Membership FAQs

  • General Questions

    Restrictions in contracts with digital content providers prohibit non-residents from using eBooks or most streaming services.

    Those who do not have cards are welcome at the library. While you may not borrow materials, you may use many other library resources and services:

    • Browse and read materials in the library
    • Use public access computers and the guest Wi-Fi (LIB-Guest) connection
    • Attend library programs, as space permits
    • Use fee-based services such as faxing, printing, and copying

    These cities geographically touch Frisco, fund their own city libraries at a level comparable to Frisco’s, provide similar services, and have entered a “Reciprocal Lending Agreement” with Frisco to offer no-charge memberships to Frisco residents.

    Frisco ISD and the City of Frisco are two separate taxing entities. Property owners pay taxes to Frisco ISD to cover the costs of public education, including support of school libraries. Taxes paid to the City of Frisco cover the cost of police and fire, infrastructure, parks and recreation, the library and more.

    The Frisco Library is funded through City property taxes paid by those who live within the city limits. County funding, historically accepted by the Library, only subsidized 10% of actual library use by county residents, but is no longer received. State funds for libraries have been eliminated. These funding realities make it necessary to limit no-charge services to Frisco residents. The fee for non-residents ensures that all Frisco Library members provide financial support for the materials and services used.