Which Card Should I Get?
Get a library card and discover everything Chesapeake Public Library has to offer. Sign up now or learn more about your account.
Traditional
Sign up for a traditional card to access all of our online services and borrow items too.
Check-out Limit: 30 items.
Holds Limit: 15 items.
Loan Period: 3 weeks.
Renewal Limit: 2
Access to Digital Resources: Yes
Government-issued ID required
eCard
Drop in and pick up an ecard to access our online services - no ID needed.
The card also allows access to the Library's public computers.
To request an eCard, please visit any of our locations.
CPL Limited
Access our collection of classes, ebooks and more online
Check-out Limit: 5 items
Holds Limit: 5 items.
Loan Period: 3 weeks.
Renewal Limit: 2
Access to Digital Resources: Yes
Parent/Guardian must present a government-issued ID
School
Level up your studying game and use your Chesapeake Public School student ID to access online services and borrow items too.
Check-out Limit: 5 items.
Holds Limit: 5 items.
Loan Period: 3 weeks.
Renewal Limit: 2
Access to Digital Resources: Yes
Available exclusively to Chesapeake Public School students.
Business
Bring books to your business or non-profit organization
Check-out Limit: 30 items.
Holds Limit: 15 items.
Loan Period: 5 weeks.
Renewal Limit: 2
Access to Digital Resources: Yes
Government-issued ID of responsible party required.
Anyone can get a card.
Yes, a valid government-issued ID is required to borrow physical items. This can include a driver’s license, passport or Department of Defense card. (Student cards are assigned through the school.) No ID? Ask staff what other options are available.
You can pick up your new card at the Library when you visit.
Access your account under "My Account" from the main page here. If you need help, please call 757-410-7100 or visit your local library.
Yes, your card will expire. This helps us keep your records up to date. To renew your card call 757-410-7100 or visit your local library.
Library cards are free. In order to continue sharing items with the community, a fee is charged for lost or damaged items. Learn more about it here.
Most items are due three (3) weeks after checkout. If you’d like to keep an item longer, you may be able to renew twice.
Renew items through "My Account" here. If you need help, please call 757-410-7100 or visit your local library. Some items from special collections are not eligible for renewals: Interlibrary Loan, Library of Things.
Renewals are not available for items on hold for another user.
Look through our catalog to place an item on hold. Request to add an item to our collection from My Account. Need help? Please call 757-410-7100 or visit your local library.
Access "My Account" here to deactivate your card. Review your account. If you need help please call 757-410-7100 or visit your local library.
Your password may be reset here.
Chesapeake Public Library is now fine-free. Fees are only charged for lost or damaged items. Pay online anytime using SmartPay.
