Getting a Library Card

Getting a Library Card

Through a consortium agreement, Port Townsend cardholders have access to materials from the Jefferson County Library District, the H. W. McCurdy Library at the Northwest Maritime Center, and the Chimacum, Port Townsend, Quilcene, and Brinnon School libraries.

Picture ID required for patrons 18 years or older. In addition to picture ID, each patron applying for a library card will be required to come in-person to the library and show one piece of identification as proof of residency in Jefferson County (see below for information on non-resident and visitor cards). Identification is defined as: a current Washington State driver’s license or state ID card, voter’s registration, or an official piece of mail received by the patron at their residence or post office box. Parent’s ID may be accepted for children. Cards may be mailed to those patrons with picture ID but without identification as proof of residency in Jefferson County. Receipt of the card will act as proof of residency.

Click here to apply for your card online. Online application will allow you to place holds and access some digital services. You will still need to come into the library in-person to receive your card. See paragraph above. 

Non-resident Cards

Non-resident cards are issued to patrons who have a library card with a reciprocal library (King County Library System, North Olympic Library System, and Kitsap Regional Library System).

Visitor Cards

People who live elsewhere in Washington State or have a mailing address outside of Washington State with picture ID and proof of permanent address may obtain a visitor card. Local general delivery or post office box are options for someone without an address. These cards limit the holder to 10 items checked out and automatically expire at the end of 6 months. Visitor cards are not eligible for interlibrary loan services.