Visitors of Corvallis/Benton County
Am I eligible for a Passport card?
- Current cardholders of participating Oregon libraries are eligible to apply for a limited-use Passport library card at any branch of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (CBCPL).
- Note: the Oregon State University Valley Library is a participating library, and any resident of Oregon is eligible for a card at the Valley Library for a $1 fee.
What can I do with a Passport card?
- Check out 5 items at a time for up to 3 weeks.
This applies to books, books on CD, DVDs, music CDs, Playaways, and magazines. - Place 1 item on hold at a time.
How do I get a Passport card?
- Bring your home library card and photo ID to any branch of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
- Be prepared to follow CBCPL policies regarding checkout periods, limits, and lost fees.
What can I not check out?
- Sorry, but the Passport program does not include checking out devices or equipment like Maker kits, STEAM kits, Launchpad tablets, or downloadable electronic titles 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.
Where do I return the materials?
- Please return all materials to the same library (or library system) you borrowed them from.
Are there any fees for the program?
- The program itself is free. Just bring any borrowed items back on time to avoid any lost item fees!
Residents of Corvallis/Benton County
Am I eligible for a Passport card?
- You are now! CBCPL has joined the Oregon Passport Library Program. This means if you are traveling elsewhere in Oregon, you can stop by a participating library and sign up for a Passport card there.
What can I do with a Passport card?
- Each participating library chooses its Passport Card benefits, so this will depend on the library you visit.
How do I get a Passport card?
- Requirements will also vary depending on the library. At a minimum, plan to bring your CBCPL library card and a photo ID, but please check with the library you plan to visit first.
- Also, be prepared to comply with that library’s policies, including checkout periods, limits, and lost fees.
Where do I return the materials?
- Please return all materials to the same library (or library system) you borrowed them from.
Are there any fees for the program?
- The program itself is free. Just bring any borrowed items back on time to avoid any lost item fees!