Regardless of  where you live in Tennessee you may borrow materials from the Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing collection.  However, your hometown will determine the type of library card you will need.

• Nashville residents -  need a Nashville Public Library card [1] (obtainable at any NPL location)

• Tennessee residents living outside of Davidson County (Nashville) may download this application and mail, email or fax [2] the completed form to us along with ONE appropriate proof of identification and Tennessee residency. (For example, a copy of your Drivers License. It has both your picture and current address.)
  • Approved forms of identification: (PO Box is NOT sufficient)
    • Drivers License
    • Learners’ Permit
    • ID Only
    • Felony/Offender ID
    • School ID (if under 18)
    • Nursing Home ID
    • Special Institution
    • Military ID
    • Passport
  • Approved proof of current street address (if different from address on I.D.)
    • Checkbook
    • Piece of mail- postmarked within the last month
    • Pay Stub- issued within the last month
    • Voters Registration Card
    • Lease/Deed Agreement
    • Current Utility Bill- dated within the last month