Yakima Valley Libraries : Getting a Library Card

Getting a Library Card

If you live or own property in Yakima County you qualify for a free library card, good in all Yakima Valley Libraries. Non-resident cards are available for $50.00 to users who live outside of our service area. The city of Grandview has its own public library; Grandview residents may purchase a YVL card at the nonresident rate.

Your first card is free! A replacement card costs $1.00. You must present your library card every time you check out an item.

Adult Library Card

To apply for an adult's library card:

Fill out the application form completely
Show identification that you reside within the Yakima Valley Libraries service area
Show picture Identification

Minor Library Card

Children and minors under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when applying for a library card. The adult parent or guardian must supply photo ID and proof of current address. To apply for a library card for children and teens under 18 years old:

Fill out the application form completely. Either you or your parent may fill out the form.
Your mother, father, or legal guardian must sign your application, and provide a driver's license number or other identification.
With your parent or guardian, submit the finished application to staff at your library. The adult who signs your application will be asked to provide picture ID and proof of address.

Non-Resident Library Card

To apply for a library card if you do not live within the Yakima Valley Libraries' service area:

Fill out the non-resident registration form completely
Fee for non-resident card is $50.00
For this $50.00 fee, cards will be issued for the head of household and other people living in the same household for whom he/she is financially responsible
Non-resident cards expire after one year

Provisional Library Card

The Provisional Library Card is for people who live in our service district, but who do not yet have proof of current address(examples: new residents or people in transitional housing).To apply for a Provisional Library Card:

Fill out the application form.
Show picture identification.
You are limited to two items at one time.
Those two items must be returned before more materials can be borrowed.
You may place holds and interlibrary loan requests on up to 5 items at a time.

Once you provide the library with proof of current address your card will be converted to regular status.

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