Using Your Library: Your Library Card
Springfield Library Card
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.
How to Apply for a Library Card
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:
- Oregon Driver’s License
- Oregon Identification Card
- Tribal ID from a federally-recognized, Oregon-affiliated tribe OR
- Matricula consular card (Mexican Consular Identification card)
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.
Identification Verification
- Picture I.D. (high school, college, check cashing card, etc.)
- Out-of-state driver’s license
- Birth certificate
- Valid Passport
Address Verification
- Utility bill from the current month
- Bank account with address or personalized checks
- Current hunting or fishing license
- Current voter’s registration card
- Rent receipt with address from the current month
- Current car registration
- Letter postmarked within the last 30 days
Different Cards for Different People
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:
- $95.00 for 12 months
- $53.00 for six months, or
- $27.00 for three months.
Non-city residents can purchase digital cards for access to our online resources and public computer use. Those fees per household are:
- $60.00 for 12 months
- $5 per month
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 form 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.
Responsibilities as a Card Holder
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.