Getting a Library Card
Full Service Library Cards
Your first Library card at the Del Norte County Library is free to residents of Del Norte County with a permanent local address. Once you get your card you must have it with you in order to check out library materials. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.
To Apply:
- Fill out an application at either the Crescent City branch or the Smith River branch. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.
- You must have a valid ID with your photo. You may use a driver's license, ID card or a student ID.
- Provide proof of your Del Norte County address (a P. O. Box is acceptable, however General Delivery is not accepted). You must have one of the following with your current address:
- Valid California driver's license.
- Valid California ID card.
- Printed checks.
- Rent receipt or utility bill.
- Any mail that you have received with your name and current address.
Your library card brings you many benefits:
- Free use of books, videos, DVDs, audio books, music CDs, magazines and online resources.
- Your card is valid at the Crescent City branch and the Smith River branch libraries. You may also use your library card at all libraries in the North State Library Cooperative System. These libraries include Humboldt County, Butte County, Lassen District Library, Modoc County, Orland Free Library, Plumas County, Shasta Public Libraries, Siskiyou County, Tehama County, Trinity County and Willows Public Library.
- Use your card to check your library record, see when your materials are due, and place holds online.
- Free online access to selected databases that would otherwise charge a fee for use. Our list includes health, car repair, magazine articles, encyclopedias, test practice, homework information and much more. If you have internet at home, you can access this information when the library is closed using your library card number.
- Books delivered with your library card through our Zip books grant program.
- Your library card is permanent but your contact information must be updated yearly.
Replacement Library Card: If your library card is ever lost or stolen, please notify the library as soon as possible. There is a $3.00 fee if you would like a replacement library card.
Easy Access Library Cards
An Easy Access Library card is available to Del Norte County residents who have picture ID and who cannot currently provide address verification. (A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.) Patrons with this type of card may use library Internet computers, in-house laptops, and have full access to all online databases and services. Easy Access cards also allow for the checkout of up to three (3) physical items. Up to three (3) holds may be placed with Easy Access cards. Easy Access cards expire after one year. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.
Limited Use Library Cards
Limited Use Library cards are available for adults who live out of Del Norte County. (A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.) These cards allow the user to borrow up to five (5) items at a time and use other library resources. A deposit of $45.00 is required for a Limited Use Library card and will be returned to you upon your departure from Del Norte County.