Can I Get a Library Card?

 

Library card privileges are extended to all residents of West Virginia free of charge. Residents of following regional counties outside West Virginia are also within our service area and are eligible to receive free library
cards:

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

Library privileges include the right to borrow print and audiovisual materials and the ability to remotely access the Library's subscription electronic databases and downloadable audiobooks. Cards are good at any member library of the Western Regional Library System. These libraries are located in the following counties: Cabell, Wayne, Mingo, Logan, Lincoln, and Putnam.

Individuals residing outside our service area and West Virginia may apply for downloading/borrowing privileges through the same process as described below. A check or money order for $30.00 made out to Cabell County Public Library must accompany these applications. Call the Circulation at the Main Library (304-528-5700 ext.111 or 112) for details.

 

How Can I Get a Library Card?

Any eligible resident is entitled to a library card that is valid for three years after filling out an application (printable here) and furnishing two forms of current address verification. 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. The process takes only a few minutes. Under exceptional circumstances residents need not apply in person. Please call one of the libraries for details

 

What Documents Must I Present to Obtain a Card?

You must present:

* A valid photo identification card issued by a school, government agency, or employer. Examples are: a driver's license or instruction permit; a passport.

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* A document verifying current address. The following are considered
acceptable: a residential property tax statement for a West Virginia residential property with the name of the applicant, a copy of a current utility bill displaying the current residential address, a bank checkbook with current address imprinted on checks, current bank statement, or any piece of canceled mail postmarked within the last week that contains a typed addressed.

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

 

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