20CAS17 t1_ja8bhr5 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Reply to comment by Strawbrawry in Things DC does really well by erichinnw

Wait, library cards are free, aren't they??

Strawbrawry t1_ja8bt7m wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Oh sorry, yes cards are free to residents. I got my card when I was a VA resident commuting in (I think that was the issue)

fatboybigwall t1_ja8d80r wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:35 PM

I don't think there's a charge for at least nearby MD or VA residents anymore... before moving into DC proper last year, I was living in Maryland (Prince George's County) and I got a DC card for free. I think there are now reciprocal agreements.

squuidlees t1_ja8oquz wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Can confirm for MD residents. I got a DC library card recently free of charge.

dans_cafe t1_ja98mq7 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:54 PM

there's reciprocity between DC MD and VA. plus, they'll give a library card to just about anyone if you show up with your cable bill or whatever

Strawbrawry t1_ja8ge5s wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:56 PM

¯_(ツ)_/¯

I'll have a free card this year, not sure why I was charged last time.

thrownjunk t1_jaap4fc wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:48 AM

They don’t charge if you have a DC, MD, or VA id. You may have used a different ID then.