Brooklyn Public Library gives patrons who live and work in New York State the option to receive instant access to our digital collection when they sign up online for a library card. This card type is called a Welcome Card. To receive a Welcome Card, applicants must accept the prompt to share their device's location; and the applicant must be shown to be using a device located within New York State.
Welcome Cards can be renewed online via My Account or by visiting any open BPL branch. In order to renew your Welcome Card online, you must again enable location sharing from your device as well as be located within New York State at time of renewal. Learn more.
Location sharing is activated through your web browser. Learn more about location sharing via the following browser specific instructions below.
- Google Chrome
- Safari - iOS | Mac
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
If you have activated location sharing but the BPL online library card application does not recognize your choice, please Contact Us.