Get a Card
If you are a resident of the City of Nelson, RDCK Area F or RDCK Area South H you can get a Nelson Public Library card today! To sign up, you will need one piece of identification, such as a driver’s license or phone bill with your address on it. If you don’t have the necessary identification or don’t live in one of these areas, you may be able to get a different type of library card.
In Person:
Visit the library and bring your identification.
We will set up your account and you can start borrowing on the same day!
Online:
Click the button below to apply for a card. You’ll be issued a temporary number within 2-3 business days that you can use to create an account on our website and access most of our online resources. To pick up your physical card, please visit the library and bring your identification.
Member Renewal
To renew your membership, visit the library with your identification at or email library@nelson.ca.
Your email should include your full name, card number, and a photo of your identification.
Your Borrowing Responsibilities
You are responsible for all the materials borrowed on your card and for any charges on items lost or damaged.
(See the Library’s Terms and Conditions of Use for details).
Common Questions
Library staff have gathered the most common questions they receive about library services. If you are curious about how many books you can take out at one time, or how long the loan period is on an item, read the following 1-page FAQ. For all of the conditions for the usage of library materials, equipment and public spaces, please consult the Library’s Terms and Conditions
Lost or stolen cards
If you lose your library card, you are responsible for any items checked out on your card. Please report it as lost immediately and we will block the card so that no one can use it. There is a small fee to replace a lost card.
Change of address
It is important for us to have your current information. If you change your address or other personal information, contact us and we’ll update your record.