Yes! You can apply for a new card while we are closed. This will be a T-Card, which you can use for all of our databases for research immediately (note the temporary barcode you are given when you complete the online registration, and add a prefix of "29009000" to that barcode to use a database). when the library is closed. General information about Library Cards and T-Cards is found on our website here: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/library-cards/
To get your T-Card:
- First complete our online self-registration form: https://pasadena.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/registration/$N/SYMWS/true?
- Once you have completed and submitted the form, the system will return a temporary barcode. Please make a note of it.
- Your self-registered card T-Card will allow you to place holds on materials, and you can add "29009000" to the beginning of the barcode to use our databases.
- T-Cards expire 90 days after they are issued, and are not renewable..
- Come into any open Pasadena library and get a full regular library card, which is good for 3 years and can be used for all physical materials, and eResources, including Libby and hoopla. You will be asked to show photo ID and proof of your address in California to get a full card.
