You may receive a library card by coming to the main desk of the Library.  Below is information on the cards available to residents and non-residents alike.

If you live within the Newberg City Limits 
This is your library, supported by your property taxes. There is no additional charge for a library card.  This card provides access to the materials within the Newberg Public Library and to the 1.5 million items in the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service system.

If you are 14 or younger and live in Yamhill, Marion, or Polk County  
There is no charge for a library card due to special programs courtesy of the City of Newberg.  This card provides access to children's and young adult materials owned by the Newberg Public Library.  Project: Kids Cards

If you are 15 through high school and live in Yamhill County in the Newberg School District  
It is only $10 a year for a library card for access to all materials owned by Newberg Public Library.  A scholarship program is available that covers the $10 fee. 

If you are an adult and live outside the City of Newberg, but in Newberg School District or Washington County
There is a fee of $40 for six months or $79 a year ($35/$70 for seniors 65 and older) for a library card as you live in an area that doesn't financially support the City of Newberg Library.   This card provides access to the materials within the Newberg Public Library and to the 1.5 million items in the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service system.

If you are 15 and older and live elsewhere in Yamhill, Marion or Polk Counties 

You are part of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service area and we have cooperative agreements with the other cities that operate libraries to provide library cards at no charge.  Nearby cities include McMinnville, Amity, Dayton, Sheridan, Willamina and Woodburn.    If you live within another city in Polk or Marion county and aren't sure if they operate a library or not, please check with library staff and we'll be happy to help you.  

If you live outside of those cities, your tax support of libraries is at a very low property tax rate of $.0813 per $1,000 value.  You are eligible for a Basic Card which provides for one item to be checked out at a time. You may also purchase a full service card for $60 annually. 

All Cards Require You Show Proof of Address

ID/Proof of Address may include:
Driver’s License with current address
Voter Registration Card
Printed Checks
Rental Agreement
Utility Bill
Ernest Agreement for those just moving
Other mail
Cards for youth require ID from the parent showing proof of address.