We are an NC Cardinal Library! Visit https://burke.nccardinal.org and log in with your library card number, and password/PIN.
Need help? Watch the videos below, give us a call, or stop by for more information.
Note: Changing your NC Cardinal Password will change your Overdrive Password (for NC Live, Libby, Overdrive, e-iNC, and NC Kids Digital).
What is NC Cardinal?
NC Cardinal is a growing consortium of over 50 public library systems in North Carolina dedicated to sharing resources and expanding opportunities through the use of a single online catalog. The consortium offers you FREE access to over 7 million more books, DVDs, and audiobooks than we have on our shelves here in Burke County. It is a program of the State Library of North Carolina, supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act.
Try out the online catalog to see all the features (like email alerts and auto-renewals), and take a look at the items you can get delivered to your home library!
Have questions or having trouble? Watch the videos below, stop by the circulation desk, or give us a call and we can help you learn how to navigate the system.
Don’t have a library card? Apply for one today!
Option 1: Online Application
Fill out the application on our online catalog, NC Cardinal, and come into the library within 7 days to have staff complete your application, check your photo id, and issue your library card.
Option 2: Print Application
Print and fill out a paper application and bring it into the library with your photo id to get your card!
Option 3: Stop by the Library
Come to the library with your photo id, stop at the desk and ask for an application, fill one out, and get your card!
Anyone* can apply for a card! (Individuals under the age of 15 must have parental consent and are registered as a juvenile). First time cards are FREE for Burke County Residents!
*Those who are permanent residents of Burke County, employed by Burke County, enrolled in a school in Burke County, are an owner of real property in Burke County, or a resident (& library card holder) of a county contiguous to Burke County which does not charge a fee to Burke County residents for library borrowing privileges (Catawba and Caldwell), can be issued a library card without a fee. Library cards can be issued for an annual fee of $15 to all other individuals.
Adult patrons must establish a current mailing address. This can be done with a photo ID with your current address, or a photo id (with old address) and proof of current mailing address. Please note that parents or guardians that sign to establish library borrowing privileges for juveniles must establish a current mailing address.
Additional information, and our Registration Policy for cards can be found on our Library Policies webpage.
Looking for eBooks, eAudiobooks, or eMagazines? Check out our available options.
Looking for new release lists? The newest additions to our collection? Visit the New Books page!