The Boston Public library ecard

Check out what's available with a BPL eCard here. 

Get or Renew Your eCard

Benefits
Your BPL eCard gives you access to:

• Downloadable ebooks and multimedia
• Research databases
• Digital magazines through RBdigital
• Streaming media through Hoopla
• Account creation in our online catalog​

Eligibility
​To register for an eCard, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• You reside permanently in Massachusetts
• You live in-state for part of the year to attend school
• You commute to a Massachusetts employer on a sustained and regular basis
• You own property in Massachusetts​