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A Springfield Public Library card is your key to all the books on our shelves as well as tools, information and entertainment options you can access any time of day, wherever you may be. With any approved proof of ID and address you can get your library card.
Don't have a Springfield Public Library card? Apply now.
Register for a digital library card online and when you receive your library card number, in addition you will receive information on how to schedule an appointment so that you can upgrade to a full service card.
To apply for a Springfield Public Library card, come to the library and show us proof of ID and address. We will accept a valid ID from the following list:
If you don't have one of the above, you can bring any one of the Identification Verification documents PLUS one of the Address Verification documents listed below.
Springfield city fees offset the cost of a library card for all city residents or anyone owning or renting property inside the Springfield city limits.
Some Springfield mailing addresses are not technically within the city limits. If your address is within one of the City Council Wards then you will qualify for a city resident card.
These cards are good for three years or until you move from Springfield.
Non-city residents may purchase a full-access Springfield Public Library Card which may be used by everyone in the household:
Non-city residents can purchase digital cards for access to our online resources and public computer use. Those fees per household are:
If you live in Springfield but are still looking for a permanent place to stay you can get a 3-month transitional card with a voucher from Catholic Community Services.
Children under the age of 16 must have a parent or legal guardian's written permission to receive a Library Card. The parent or legal guardian must show acceptable identification.
Children visiting the library without a parent or legal guardian can bring in a FESL Library Card Application completed by parent or legal guardian to sign-up for a library card. You can find a link to a printable from below:
All students who live within the Springfield Public School District boundaries qualify for a no-cost library card.
Springfield District 19 and Springfield Head Start teachers who live outside the city qualify for a one-year card to be used for educational purposes only. Teachers must show their work ID when applying for this card.
Card holders are responsible for all items checked out on their library card. Please notify the library immediately if your library card is lost or stolen. Replacement cards are $3. Please notify the Library of any change of address or phone number.
Springfield Public Library | 225 5th Street [Inside City Hall] | Springfield, OR 97477-4636 | (541) 726-3766
Regular hours resume Tuesday, Feb. 21
As the Springfield Public Library and History Museum develops its areas of focus for the next five years, we are eager to invite our community members to share their thoughts to help determine our future areas of focus. The strategic plan helps to guide year-over-year services, and a major part of the planning includes essential feedback from the community.
We hope you will take a few minutes to share your thoughts via our survey. The survey is open through February 13, and is available in English at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/English-Springfield.
La Biblioteca Pública y Museo de Historia de Springfield están en el proceso de desarrollar sus áreas de enfoque para los próximos cinco años. Como parte de este proceso, estamos muy interesados en invitar a los miembros de nuestra comunidad a compartir sus pensamientos para ayudar a determinar nuestras futuras áreas de enfoque. El plan estratégico ayuda a orientar los servicios anuales, y una parte importante de la planificación incluye los comentarios esenciales de la comunidad.
Esperamos que dedique unos minutos a compartir sus opiniones a través de nuestra encuesta. La encuesta está abierta hasta el 13 de febrero y está disponible en español en: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/Espanol-Springfield