Become a Reader

Folger Shakespeare Library welcomes researchers from across the United States and around the world—albeit virtually for now.

To apply for a reader card, please submit your application through the registration interface. 

While the Folger is under construction, registered researchers will still have access to select subscription databases and electronic resources. 

All researchers will need to renew their reader cards when the library reopens.

Updates on the construction project will be shared on our During Construction webpage, in the Research Bulletin (subscribe), and on Twitter @FolgerResearch.