by NHFPL Communications Team | October 3, 2025
This past Summer, the New Haven Free Public Library launched our very first Library Card Design Contest.
The winning cards are here and ready for your wallet!
Get a Library Card as Unique as New Haven.
Our new card designs are one-of-a-kind and designed just for us by New Haven locals. View the new cards below and upgrade to a new design starting on Monday, October 6!
- Open to NHFPL cardholders of all ages (children, teens, and adults).
- The card you receive will match the winning design for your age group.
- A suggested $2 donation is appreciated but not required.
- A $2 fee will be charged for missing card replacements.
Click here for more information on library cards, including eligibility guidelines and how to open a card.
Don’t Have a Library Card? Get One Today!
Visit your nearest location or open a card online.
Show Your Pride Online!
Just upgraded?
Send us a photo holding your new card to [email protected] or tag us in a photo or video on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok @nhfpl for a chance to appear on our social media!
