75510780https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=256849F3C62251D6What is a Family Library Card? How do I apply?Each household is permitted to apply for one Family Library Card. It may be used by all members of the household. It may be used to borrow a maximum of 40 books and 7 audiovisual items.  Additionally, 7 popular collections can be borrowed on the same family library card.1. A Taipei City household certificate or a transcript of Taipei City household certificate with a remaining validity period of at least three months. Visit one of our Reading Sections to apply.2. Fill out an application form and apply at the counter along with the required documents.3. After the application form and required documents have been examined and determined to be correct by a Library clerk, a file will be created and a Family Library Card will be issued on the spot. (* Cardholders shall apply to have a change made to their cards if their information changes.)* When applying for a Family Library Card, other than the household number shown on the household certificate, all information given on the application form should be in accord with the head of the household's personal information. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75510800https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=E0EBE5265B363D41How many types of Library cards are there?Library cards here can be roughly divided into two types: Personal Library Card and Family Library Card. Depending on the medium and purposes, library Cards can be further divided into the following types:<h3> (I) Personal Library Card (Starting from July 1st, 2019 in accordance to government policy, the library will no longer issue material cards.) <img alt="EasyCard for Library" src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/cf66fff2-6aef-4a14-ab30-616371cbe2bd.jpg" style="width: 235px; height: 152px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></h3>EasyCard for Library (including a Digital Student Identity Card) The card may be used at the Main Library, the branches, the neighborhood reading rooms, and the intelligent libraries. Applicants must possess an EasyCard. EasyCard for Library cannot serve as a Family Library Card. iPASS Card for Library  (including a Digital Student Identity Card)  The card may be used at the Main Library, the branches, the neighborhood reading rooms, and the intelligent libraries. Applicants must possess an iPASS Card. iPASS Card for Library cannot serve as a Family Library Card.<h3>  <img alt="Mobile" src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/cfd96fdb-2d9a-4d40-9be4-baf2a04a905c.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Mobile card for Library</h3>The card may be used at the Main Library, the branches, the neighborhood reading rooms, and the intelligent libraries. (The mobile card for library must also function as an easy card to access the intelligent libraries.)<h3>  (II) Family Library Card <img alt="Regular Barcode Library Card (Family)" src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/9ec0687c-46cc-4ec3-8eb4-fb2a82abb7db.jpg" style="width: 236px; height: 148px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></h3>Regular Barcode Library Card The card may be used at the Main Library, the branches, and the neighborhood reading rooms, but not at the intelligent libraries.[][][{"title":"Mobile card for Library","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/b69a215a-0755-4376-a6dc-31d5eab32e2a.png"},{"title":"APP-Card","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/cfd96fdb-2d9a-4d40-9be4-baf2a04a905c.jpg"},{"title":"Family Library Card","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/9ec0687c-46cc-4ec3-8eb4-fb2a82abb7db.jpg"},{"title":"EASYCARD","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/cf66fff2-6aef-4a14-ab30-616371cbe2bd.jpg"},{"title":"iPASS","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/431/relpic/18677/7551080/e28cb9a5-b47a-42a8-8dd0-6577981bda01.png"}][]Taipei Public Library75511970https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=74DD1E367D2AACFEIs there an application fee ?For renewal and new applications, it is free of charge. For reapplying a lost Library Card, it will be charged a materials fee of NT$ 50. Replacing an Easy Card or iPASS Card for a personal library card or changing to a mobile card is free. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511990https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=7C8117A6D11036A5Do I need to bring a photo to apply for the Library Card? No. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75512010https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=E48F98C034960339Do I need a Library Card to read the books in the Library? No. The Library Card is required only upon the borrowing of materials to bring home. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75512030https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=6F48A4C819409A7DCould I ask others to apply for the Library Card for myself? Yes. Please present a Letter of Authorization, and bring the original copies of the personal IDs of both the applicant and the authorized person. No authorization letter is needed if it can be proved that the authorized person is a spouse or lineal relative of the applicant, provided that the original copies of the personal IDs of both the applicant and the authorized person are presented. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75512060https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=F7945F38E48C47A6What should I bring for the application of the Library Card if my child does not have a R.O.C. Citizen ID? Parents can apply for a Library Card for their child with the original copy of the Household Registration Certificate or the Household Registration Transcript (valid within 3 months) on which has the child's name.For minors under age 12, please bring a photocopy of the Household Registration Certificate, or the Household Registration Transcript for application(valid within 3 months). [][][][]Taipei Public Library75512080https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=80D312E8249270F6&s=4039120CFDB293A6What documents are required for the Library Card application? 1. To apply for Personal Library Card, please provide the original copy of one of the following – R.O.C citizen ID, driver’s license, (if applicable) disabled citizen ID or disability manual, Household Certificate, or Household Certificate Transcript (remains valid within 3 months). For citizens of Mainland China, please provide the original copy of the entry/exit permit or the resident certificate. For foreign residents, please bring your passport or the original copy of the residence certificate.2. To apply for the Family Library Card (registered Taipei City household residents only), please bring the original copy of the Household Certificate or the Household Certificate Transcript (remains valid within 3 months). [][][][]Taipei Public Library