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Measure 34-345 passed!

Thank you, voters, for securing another 5 years of revenue to help fund open hours at 16 public libraries, reading support for kids, and central services that efficiently link libraries into one system. ¡Medida 34-345 pasó! Gracias a los que votaron, para asegurar otros 5 años de ingresos para ayudar a financiar las horas de apertura en 16 bibliotecas públicas, apoyo de lectura para niños, y servicios centralizados que unen con eficacia en un solo systema a las bibliotecas de condado.

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Signing up is free and easy

To sign up for a general library card, please visit one of the 16 WCCLS libraries and bring a photo ID and verification showing you live in Washington County. You can fill out an application at the library or bring a completed form with you. 

Having a WCCLS library card also enables you to get a free library card at any Oregon library participating in the Oregon Library Passport Program. To get a card at a participating Oregon Passport library, show your WCCLS library card and a form of identification. Libraries typically require a photo ID with proof of address. Checkout limits and loan periods vary by library. 

family with a library card

If you are a resident of Washington County, you are also eligible to get a library card at other libraries across the Portland metro area through the Metropolitan Interlibrary Exchange (MIX) agreement. MIX libraries include Camas Public Library, Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, Hood River County Library District, Library Information Network of Clackamas County, and Multnomah County Library.

Apply for a digital access card

WCCLS library cards are free if you live in Washington County. Please complete the fields below to sign up for a new digital access card.

This online application is for prospective adult cardholders (18+). If you are under the age of 18, please contact your local library to apply for a card.

Statement of Responsibility

By completing this application, I accept full responsibility for the use of this card and for payment of fees billed to my account. I will contact the library immediately in the event of a change of address or loss of card. By providing my email address, I agree to receive occasional emails from WCCLS (Washington County Cooperative Library Services). 

Legal name
Legal name (surname)
Residential address required (PO Box not accepted)
Enter numbers and/or letters only, e.g., 12, 12c, or 2-27
Area code and phone number
Select a 4-digit password

Types of library cards

WCCLS offers several types of library cards. Find out which one is best for you