Library Services Guide — Passports, Notary, Museum Passes & More
🏢 Beyond Books
Library Services Guide
Modern U.S. public libraries do far more than lend books. Explore the services below — each with a verified, state-by-state list of the libraries that offer it.
💼Passport Services 81Apply for or renew a U.S. passport at your local library — many are official acceptance facilities.See libraries by state →📝Notary Services 288Get documents notarized for free (often by appointment) at participating public libraries.See libraries by state →🎭Free Museum Passes 340Borrow passes for museums, zoos and science centers with your library card.See libraries by state →📚Study Rooms 325Book a free quiet or group study room for work, tutoring or online meetings.See libraries by state →🔧Library of Things 310Borrow tools, telescopes, instruments, games, kits and more — not just books.See libraries by state →🛠Makerspaces & 3D Printing 271Use 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and maker equipment.See libraries by state →📚Genealogy & Local History 641Trace your family tree with genealogy databases and local history archives.See libraries by state →🖨Printing, Copying & Fax 1472Print, copy, scan and fax documents at the library — usually a few cents a page, often no card needed.See libraries by state →📅Meeting & Community Rooms 669Reserve a meeting or community room for a group, workshop or small event — free or low-cost.See libraries by state →👶Story Times for Kids 220Free read-aloud, songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers — build early-literacy skills.See libraries by state →🎓Free English (ESL) & Citizenship Classes 87Free ESL classes, English conversation groups and U.S. citizenship prep — usually no library card needed.See libraries by state →
About these library services
Availability varies by library and can change, so we verify each listing against the library’s own information and organize it by state so you can find services near you. Looking for a specific town? Use Find a Library by city or browse by state.
All services listed are free or low-cost with a public library card, which is free for local residents.
🎫 New to the library? See our step-by-step guide on how to get a library card — what you need, applying online, non-resident options and cards for kids.