Library cards give you access to check out books, audiobooks, DVD’s, magazines, and other materials from the JCP Library and its seven partner libraries (Springfield/Fern Ridge [Veneta]/Creswell/Cottage Grove/Siuslaw/Mapleton/ Oakridge) - the Eugene Public Library system is not part of the consortium. Having a card also gives you access to our digital e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and online databases. Both a current photo identification and proof of current address (see Accepted Documents below) are required to get a library card. All library cards must be renewed annually.

City Residents

Junction City’s municipal taxes offset the cost of a library card for all city residents or anyone renting or owning residential or business property inside the Junction City limits. If you are a city resident or business owner, then your library card is available at no cost.

Non-Resident

If you are from a neighboring city you are a non-resident (Harrisburg/Monroe/Cheshire/Alvadore/Blachly/River Road – Eugene, etc.). Also note, that while you may have Junction City in your address it may be a postal designation and not actually within the zoned city limits. See the example below to determine if you are a resident. We welcome non-resident patrons to get a library card for an additional annual or semi-annual fee:

• $50.00 Family Card – full year                
• $25.00 Family Card – 6 months
• $40.00 Senior 60+ Card - full year         
• $20.00 Senior 60+ Card – 6 months

Am I A Resident or Non-Resident?

For example, if you or a landlord pays for city water/sewer services, you are within city limits. Those city taxes support the funding for the library. If you are on well water, you may be outside the city’s taxable boundary. Taxes you pay support the Lane County School District or Junction City Rural Fire Protection District are county fees and do not support JC city services. Library staff can help assess if you are a resident or not.

Minors

Minors ages 5-17 may get a library card but require a parent or legal guardian to be present for application signature. A parent/guardian will need to show photo ID, current proof of address, and is the responsible party for any fines, fees, and return of materials on the youth’s account.

Summer Reading Program

During the summer months when school is out (late June to the end of August), to encourage reading, JCPL offers a ‘Summer Reading Program Only’ Library Card to non-resident students. Summer Reading Cards are available for students ages 5-17 who live in/attend school in the Junction City School District - please bring a school ID or report card. If you are a homeschool/charter school family, please bring proof or intent of enrollment from Lane ESD, school ID, or report card.

Financial Assistance

Families with Kindergarten – 12^th Grade School Children

• Limited financial assistance is available to non-resident families with children enrolled in the Junction City School District in local school, charter school, or homeschool free/reduced price school lunch or Oregon SNAP/EBT programs. Please bring proof of school enrollment (school ID or current report card) and a lunch program eligibility letter or SNAP card.
  • Financial assistance is grant supported through the Friends of the JC Library and the Education Together Foundation. The grant covers the cost of a $50 one-year family library membership – The Friends will pay $40 towards a non-resident card and the patron will be responsible for the remaining $10. Patrons may apply each year based upon available funding.

Seniors 60+

• Limited financial assistance is available to non-resident seniors 60+. Please bring your SNAP Card or Oregon eligibility program letter.
  • Financial assistance is grant supported through the Friends of the JC Library and the Education Together Foundation. The grant covers the cost of a $40 one-year senior library membership – The Friends will pay $30 towards a non-resident card and the patron will be responsible for the remaining $10. Patrons may apply each year based upon available funding.

Short Term/Temporary Housing

Residents residing in rooming house/transitional housing within Junction City limits (see the Am I a Resident section), can apply for a free three-month library card allowing up to 3 books/DVDs/audiobooks at a time to be checked out. Patrons will have access to inter-library loans and online e-books & audiobooks. Patrons who are in good standing and can show continued residency can renew their card.

• To apply, proof of an address is required:
• Current Photo ID (see examples below) AND
  • Current Post Office Box Mailing Address and a copy of your Room Receipt
  • Or Current Room Lease

Not able to get a Library Card?

For those unable to get a library card, patrons can still access library computers without charge; print and make photocopies for a fee, read books or watch DVDs within the library, attend events/programs, and use the WI-FI service.

ACCEPTED DOCUMENTS

Current Photo Identification

Requirements: Original ID accepted only. One of the following from any state or country:

• Driver license
• Government-issued ID card
• Military ID
• Passport

 AND

Proof of Current Address

Requirements: Residential/business address, not a P.O. Box. Original or digital copy accepted. One of the following:

• Your name & address on a current (within the last 3 months)
• utility bill: electric, gas, landline phone, cable, or internet
• bank, insurance, or credit card statement
• signed original lease or rental agreement
• property tax statement
• pay stub
• car registration
• Oregon concealed handgun license