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Need a love like theirs

It's true that at branches of the New York Public Library, we get visitors from many far and exotic locations. And some of those locations have their own library cards!

Here's a library card that a recent visitor showed me. This card is from the Queens Public Library system, and it features Mr. Met and Mrs. Met, who are the mascots of the New York Mets baseball team. [Sometimes they look a little more terrifying, but even I must admit that they're pretty cute on this library card!]

Fun Fact: New York City has three different library systems:

New York Public Library (Bronx / Manhattan / Staten Island)

Queens Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library

You can return the items you checked out from one library to any other library, as long as it's in the same system.

Each library system has its own criteria for membership. Even if you don't live in that borough, you may be eligible for a digital card that could be used for ebooks and other digital resources. Visit those websites to learn more about each system!