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!