How to Get a Library Card

 

Library card privileges are extended to all residents of West Virginia. The following regional counties are within our service area:

Ohio: Lawrence, Gallia, Scioto, Jackson, and Meigs
Kentucky: Greenup, Johnson, Carter, Lawrence, Boyd, Martin, Floyd, Pike, Elliott

The counties that constitute the Western Regional Library System are:
Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam and Wayne. Residents in these counties and Lawrence County must apply in person to any Western Regional Library System member library (with the exception of Mason County) to receive privileges. These privileges include borrowing print and audiovisual materials and the ability to remotely access the Library's subscription electronic databases and downloadable audiobooks.

Individuals residing within our service area but outside the Western Regional Library System can receive library cards without applying in person. Applicants can send a completed application form (printable here), along with photocopies of the documents described below, to:

 

Circulation Dept.
Cabell County Public Library
455 Fifth Street
Huntington, WV 25705

A library card will be sent out upon receipt of proper documentation. Cards received by mail can be used to access the Library's subscription electronic databases and download audiobooks, but cannot be used to borrow material. These limited privileges may be upgraded to full borrowing privileges at any time by visiting one of the Western Regional Library System member libraries and showing proof of identification.

Individuals from outside our service area and the State of West Virginia may apply for downloading/borrowing privileges through the same process as described above. A check or money order for $30.00 made out to Cabell County Public Library must accompany these applications.

 

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