Non-Resident Card

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People who live outside of Coos County are welcome to visit any of the libraries and use many of the resources and services.  To receive full services and borrowing privileges, they may purchase a library card.   

Who is a Resident? 

Anyone who resides within the boundaries of Coos County, Oregon. 

Anyone who owns or pays taxes on property located within the boundaries of Coos County, Oregon.      

How do non-residents get a library card?  

Visit any of the Coos County Public Libraries or Southwestern Oregon Community College Library.   

Show current photo ID, proof of current mailing address, and proof of current home address.  

Pay the non-resident fee of $100 per year.  One fee covers individual cards for all members of a household (each person must be present to receive card).  Credit and debit cards are not accepted.   

Non-resident cards must be renewed each year in person.   

How is the amount of the non-resident fee determined? 

Residents and non-residents pay approximately the same amount, one through taxes, the other through fees.   

Current Photo Identification: 

(from any state or country) 

 

Driver’s license  

Government issued ID card 

Military ID 

Official Student ID 

Passport  

 

Proof of current address if not on above listed IDs: 

Piece of mail specifically addressed to person  

Current lease or rental agreement 

Current voter registration card 

 

Proof of physical address: 

Tax bill  

Piece of mail specifically addressed to person  

Current lease or rental agreement 

Current voter registration card