How to get a library card?
Library cards are free for residents of the Bradford Area, including the City of Bradford, Bradford Township, Foster Township, Lafayette Township, and Lewis Run. To register, bring a photo ID or document showing your current address (such as a driver's license or utility bill).
Neighboring Communities
Residents of nearby towns — including Smethport, Port Allegany, and Mt. Jewett — are welcome to get a Bradford Library card. However, if your town has its own library, your local card is accepted here as well, so a separate card isn't required.
Bradford Library is part of the Seneca District, a network of libraries serving McKean, Warren, Elk, Forest, and Cameron Counties. Your Bradford card works at any Seneca District library.
Digital Resources
Your library card unlocks free access to Libby and Kanopy, our digital lending platforms for ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.
Note for Otto Township residents: Due to township funding arrangements, Otto Township residents may borrow physical materials but are not eligible for digital access through Bradford Library. To access digital resources, visit warrenlibrary.org to request a digital card.
Non-Residents
Non-resident cards are available for $10.
Technology & Digital Services
Public Computers & Wi-Fi Free public computers and Wi-Fi are available during library hours.
Meeting Rooms Meeting rooms are available for public use. For details, visit our Library Services page. To reserve a room, please call or stop by the library.
Fax: $1.00 for the first page (.40cents for each additional page)
Scan to email or to a USB: $1.00
Printing & Copying | Standard | Senior |
|---|---|---|
Single-sided (B&W) | $0.50 | $0.25 |
Double-sided (B&W) | $0.90 | $0.40 |
Single-sided (Color) | $0.80 | $0.30 |
Double-sided (Color) | $1.00 | $0.50 |
11×17 (B&W) | $1.00 | $0.50 |
11×17 (Color) | $1.25 | $0.75 |
What You Can Do with Your Library Card
- Borrow books, DVDs, audio books and other library materials.
- Use our public computers in the library.
- Search ONLINE DATABASES from your home, office or school.
- Access free ONLINE COURSES with Gale Presents: Udemy.
- Download eBooks and eAudio from your home, office or school through OverDrive
- Complete an Interlibrary Loan request
Call 814-362-6527 or email the library info@bradfordlibrary.org for answers to your questions or to renew library materials.
eBooks & More
We offer access to great digital content for all your mobile devices! All you need is your library card, a device, and internet access. Borrow eBooks, eAudio books, and eMagazines to enjoy on your phone or tablet using the Libby app, by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed books on your Kindle eReader! It’s free and easy to get started for new users. Learn more.
Meeting Room Use
Because of its role as a community center, the Bradford Area Public Library has several meeting rooms available to the general public for non-Library sponsored events.
Any groups may ask to reserve a Library meeting room provided the purpose of the proposed meeting/program is a legal one and that the group using the facility will be responsible for any damage caused to the room during the time they use it. The Library reserves the right to require insurance as it deems appropriate for such use.
The Library does not advocate or endorse viewpoints presented at meetings/programs that it does not sponsor.
Library-sponsored events receive priority in scheduling. Room availability at other times is on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost of room use is $25.
The library requires interested parties to complete a room use request form that may be accessed at the Circulation Desk or downloaded from our website.
