Humboldt County Library

Before you start

Eligibility & access · Permanent card — Humboldt residency and permanent local mailing address

Available to Humboldt County residents with a permanent local mailing address. Free to apply and provides full access to library services and resources. [4]

Eligibility & access · Express category — lacks local mailing address and has restricted services

For individuals who are unable to provide a local mailing address. The Express Card offers access to select library services, with some limitations compared with a permanent library card. [5]

Eligibility & access · E-Account — Humboldt residents, online resources only

Available to Humboldt County residents who only need access to our online resources. Sign up for an E-Account to get started. [6]

Availability · Lost-card reporting and replacement

There is a $4.00 fee to replace a lost card. Please report the loss or theft of a library card immediately. [7]

Availability · Permanent library card does not require renewal

This Library Card does not need to be renewed. [8]

Availability · Express card requires six-month renewal

This Library Card must be renewed every 6 months. [9]

Availability · Express card physical-item limit

An Express Card allows you to check out up to 2 items at a time, in any format. [10]

Availability · Upgrade Express to full permanent card with local mailing address and remaining form fields

It can become a full-service, permanent Library Card when you provide a local mailing address and fill out any other needed parts of the Library Card form. [11]

Information & documents · Humboldt permanent-card application, guardian signature, photo ID/address and submission channels

Print and fill one of the Library Card Applications below. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for anyone under 18 years of age. When you sign the application, you agree to return borrowed materials on time and to be responsible for lost or damaged items. Provide your photo ID. Many types of photo ID are acceptable. Provide proof of your local mailing address. Bring or email the completed Library Card Application to the library. How to Get an Express library Card How to Get an Express Library Card [12]

Information & documents · Humboldt Express six-month renewal, youth signature, photo ID and no-mailing-address category

This Library Card must be renewed every 6 months. Print and fill one of the Library Card Applications below. A parent or legal guardian must sign the form for anyone under 18 years old. When you sign, you agree to return borrowed materials on time and to pay for lost or damaged items. Provide your photo ID. Many types of photo ID are acceptable. Express Library Cards are available without providing a mailing address. Bring or email the completed Library Card Application to the library. [13]