Your library card is your ticket to the many services and materials we have to offer. From books and movies to video games and our Library of Things, your library card grants you access to all of these and more!

Important information such as checkout limits, fines and returns can be found in Using Your Library Card.

To get a free library card, you need to live, own property, work, or go to school within our service district – or – you can purchase an out-of-district library card for $120 per year.

If you live, own property, work or go to school in the Library’s district, you can get a free Library card at the Circulation Desk of any Corvallis-Benton County Public Library location once you fill out a Library card application  and show proof of address.

• Printable card application
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The Library district includes most of Benton County. (Residents living within the city limits of Albany are not eligible). Others may purchase a card for $120.

Students that are fifth grade and under need to have a parent or guardian’s signature.

Your Library card and PIN will allow you to access your Library account online via My Account.

E-Cards give you instant access to information and entertainment. It grants you access to our collections at any of our branch locations, or sign up for Delivery for added convenience!

The form below requires your name, phone, email, location and a four digit PIN for your account – all of the fields with asterisks ( * ). You will immediately receive your E-Card patron number and with this you’ll be able to start placing holds and check out items in our libraries.

Be sure to keep and save a copy of your E-Card number for safe keeping.

E-Cards are good for 1 month. You can visit any Corvallis-Benton County Public Library branch (bring ID and proof of address) and convert your E-Card to a physical card. For more information please call 541-766-6448.

Register for an online card with our Online Registration Form.

Visitors of Corvallis/Benton County may be eligible for a free Passport Card! If you are a current cardholder at another participating Oregon library, you can apply for a limited-use Passport Card at any branch of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Bring your home library card and photo ID to apply.

Note: the Oregon State University Valley Library is also a participating library, and any resident of Oregon is eligible for a card at the Valley Library for a $1 fee.

Passport Card Limits

• You can check out 5 items at a time for up to 4 weeks.
  This applies to books, books on CD, DVDs, music CDs, Playaways, and magazines.
• Place 5 items on hold at a time.
• Not eligible to check out:
  • Devices or equipment like Maker kits, STEAM kits, Launchpad tablets
  • Downloadable items such as e-books, e-audiobooks, or e-magazines
• Your home library may already provide you with access to electronic resources, but if not, please ask us about other options.