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Del Norte County, California · Libraries, parks and recreation

Get a library card in Del Norte County

Get a library card

1 provider · 1 official link · 10 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Del Norte County, 1 public authority publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (4), eligibility (3) and availability notices (3). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the Del Norte County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
Public authority

Del Norte County Library District

Official public library system associated with Del Norte County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.

Library-card instructions — Del Norte County Library District (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use this actual provider’s published card categories, documents, youth requirements and application instructions. County browsing association does not establish membership eligibility, every branch boundary or complete fees.

Availability · North State cooperative use does not transfer every member’s issuance rules
Your card is valid at the Crescent City branch and the Smith River branch libraries. You may also use your library card at all libraries in the North State Library Cooperative System. These libraries include Humboldt County, Butte County, Lassen District Library, Modoc County, Orland Free Library, Plumas County, Shasta Public Libraries, Siskiyou County, Tehama County, Trinity County and Willows Public Library.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Your card is valid at the Crescent City branch and the Smith River branch libraries. You may also use your library card at all libraries in the North State Library Cooperative System. These libraries include Humboldt County, Butte County, Lassen District Library, Modoc County, Orland Free Library, Plumas County, Shasta Public Libraries, Siskiyou County, Tehama County, Trinity County and Willows Public Library.

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Availability · Permanent card with annual contact-information update
Your library card is permanent but your contact information must be updated yearly.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Your library card is permanent but your contact information must be updated yearly.

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Availability · Lost/stolen card and replacement
Replacement Library Card: If your library card is ever lost or stolen, please notify the library as soon as possible. There is a $3.00 fee if you would like a replacement library card.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Replacement Library Card: If your library card is ever lost or stolen, please notify the library as soon as possible. There is a $3.00 fee if you would like a replacement library card.

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Before you start · 7 requirements & conditions
Eligibility & access · Free full-service card requires Del Norte permanent local address
Full Service Library CardsYour first Library card at the Del Norte County Library is free to residents of Del Norte County with a permanent local address. Once you get your card you must have it with you in order to check out library materials. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Full Service Library CardsYour first Library card at the Del Norte County Library is free to residents of Del Norte County with a permanent local address. Once you get your card you must have it with you in order to check out library materials. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.

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Information & documents · Application location and under-14 parent/legal-guardian signature
Fill out an application in person at the Crescent City branch, Smith River branch, or print and fill out the application below. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Fill out an application in person at the Crescent City branch, Smith River branch, or print and fill out the application below. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.

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Information & documents · Valid photo ID
You must have a valid ID with your photo. You may use a driver's license, ID card or a student ID.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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You must have a valid ID with your photo. You may use a driver's license, ID card or a student ID.

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Information & documents · Del Norte address proof; POBox accepted, General Delivery not accepted
Provide proof of your Del Norte County address (a P. O. Box is acceptable, however General Delivery is not accepted). You must have one of the following with your current address:
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Provide proof of your Del Norte County address (a P. O. Box is acceptable, however General Delivery is not accepted). You must have one of the following with your current address:

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Eligibility & access · Easy Access — local resident with picture ID, no address verification; one-year limited borrowing
Easy Access Library CardsAn Easy Access Library card is available to Del Norte County residents who have picture ID and who cannot currently provide address verification. (A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.) Patrons with this type of card may use library Internet computers, in-house laptops, and have full access to all online databases and services. Easy Access cards also allow for the checkout of up to one (1) physical item. Up to one (1) hold may be placed with Easy Access cards. Easy Access cards expire after one year. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Easy Access Library CardsAn Easy Access Library card is available to Del Norte County residents who have picture ID and who cannot currently provide address verification. (A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.) Patrons with this type of card may use library Internet computers, in-house laptops, and have full access to all online databases and services. Easy Access cards also allow for the checkout of up to one (1) physical item. Up to one (1) hold may be placed with Easy Access cards. Easy Access cards expire after one year. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.

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Eligibility & access · Adult out-of-county Limited Use category; flat nonrefundable fee, no term inferred
Limited Use Library CardsLimited Use Library cards are available for adults who live out of Del Norte County. (A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.) These cards allow the user to borrow one (1) item at a time and use other library resources. A flat fee of $60.00 is required for a Limited Use Library card and will not be returned to you upon your departure from Del Norte County.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

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Limited Use Library CardsLimited Use Library cards are available for adults who live out of Del Norte County. (A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14.) These cards allow the user to borrow one (1) item at a time and use other library resources. A flat fee of $60.00 is required for a Limited Use Library card and will not be returned to you upon your departure from Del Norte County.

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Information & documents · Del Norte application/photo-ID/address list, including its POBox/General Delivery distinction
Fill out an application in person at the Crescent City branch, Smith River branch, or print and fill out the application below. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14. You must have a valid ID with your photo. You may use a driver's license, ID card or a student ID. Provide proof of your Del Norte County address (a P. O. Box is acceptable, however General Delivery is not accepted). You must have one of the following with your current address: Valid California driver's license. Valid California ID card. Printed checks. Rent receipt or utility bill. Any mail that you have received with your name and current address.
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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

Del Norte County Library District — Library Card — 06015 full card documents

Fill out an application in person at the Crescent City branch, Smith River branch, or print and fill out the application below. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under the age of 14. You must have a valid ID with your photo. You may use a driver's license, ID card or a student ID. Provide proof of your Del Norte County address (a P. O. Box is acceptable, however General Delivery is not accepted). You must have one of the following with your current address: Valid California driver's license. Valid California ID card. Printed checks. Rent receipt or utility bill. Any mail that you have received with your name and current address.

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Del Norte County Library District · Del Norte County Library District — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

Del Norte County Library District — Library Card — 06015 card entry

Full Service Library CardsYour first Library card at the Del Norte County Library is free to residents of Del Norte County with a permanent local address. Once you get your card you must have it with you in order to check out library materials. When you sign a library card application, you are agreeing to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for any lost or damaged materials.

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