Get a Library Card

Eligibility

We issue library cards to residents of Grant, Catron, and Hidalgo counties, as well as residents of Hillsboro and Kingston (Sierra County) and residents of Luna County who live near Faywood. Residents include students and faculty of Western New Mexico University, persons living in shelters, and persons who are homeless yet still live in the county. General delivery addresses are acceptable. 

If you are in the Grant County area short-term, ask about visitor’s cards!

Please click on one of the two sections below.

To get a physical library card, the library needs your local contact information (see eligibility details above).

Adults must present a current photo ID. Children must be at least 4 years of age to receive a library card. Fill out a paper form in the library building, or complete the following form:

How should we notify you about overdues, reserves, and interlibrary loans?(required)

I would like to receive the following email newsletters:

After you complete this form for a physical library card, you have two weeks to stop by the library to pick up your new card.

The first physical card is free; each replacement card costs $5.00.

You must have your card with you in order to check out physical library materials. Your library card works to access all the items in our library as well as Digital Services.

If you are homebound, prefer to read on a tablet exclusively, or just plain busy, apply for an E-Card! To get an E-Card, complete the online card signup form here. Stream and download digital books, movies, music, magazines, and more with services such as Libby and Hoopla. You do not need an E-Card if you have a physical Silver City Public Library card. Your physical card allows you all the benefits of an E-Card as well as the physical items in the library. Only one card of either type is permitted per individual. E-cards are available for Teens and Adults age 13 and older only.