Online Library Card Application

How can we help you?

User Information

This Library Card User is:

Enter your valid Cape Breton Regional Municipality or Victoria County mailing address. 

Currently text messages can be sent to notify you when an item you requested is available for pick-up.
Please select the Library location you will use most often: *

For Children's Cards Only

ages 13 and younger

Please enter the first and last name of the parent / guardian who will be responsible for materials borrowed on their child's card. Leave blank if this is an adult application.

User Agreement

By checking the box below you agree that to take responsibility for the materials borrowed on your library card and to abide by the rules and regulations of Cape Breton Regional Library. Parent/Guardians of children 13 years old and younger agree to take responsibility for all materials borrowed on their child's card. *

Before you Begin

Terms & Conditions

Library Membership Terms of Use

Do you live in CBRM or Victoria County?
  • Yes. Please fill in this form and library staff will send your new library card to you in the mail.
  • No. If you live in another municipality in Nova Scotia and would like to register for a library card, please visit the website for your library region (see Nova Scotia Public Libraries Map)

Are you a teacher, daycare worker, or employee of a residential care facility?

If you are you may be interested in:

Expired Cards

If you already have a card but it has expired, you can contact us at info@cbrl.ca

Forgot your PIN?

Click here to reset your PIN

Need more help?

If you are having trouble completing the online form please email info@cbrl.ca or phone 902-562-3161 for assistance.

Submitting an incomplete registration form may result in the delay or disqualification of your application.