Library Card Signup and Residency Verification
You can use your Pamunkey Regional Library card to checkout and return books, access our downloadable resources, and more. Your library card can be used at any PRL branch library. See our How Do I?... or Basic Information pages for more information about loan periods, hold limits, book returns, and more.
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Who qualifies for a card?
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Residents of the counties of Goochland, Hanover, and King William.
Anyone who owns property, attends an educational institution, or is employed in Goochland, Hanover, and King William.
Anyone over 65 years of age.
Others may qualify to register for a library card upon payment of an annual fee of $25.00.
All other Virginians may qualify for a free card by presenting a public library card from their place of residence.*
What do Goochland, Hanover, and King William County residents need to bring in to complete the registration process?
Photo identification from a government source with current address:
- Valid Driver’s License
Valid Virginia ID card
U.S. Military Identification
U.S. Passport
If your photo ID does not include your current address or has a P.O. Box an additional document showing your current residential address must be provided, such as:
- Utility bill in your name dated within 30 days
Virginia Voter’s registration information
Vehicle registration
Employment or Insurance ID
Lease agreement/Mortgage
Phone/Tax bill
Registrants who use a Post Office Box as a mailing address must show proof of current physical address.
I don’t live in Goochland, Hanover, or King William counties. Can I still get a card?
If you reside outside the counties served by PRL but you work, go to school, or own property in one the counties we serve, you are eligible for a PRL card. In addition to a photo identification from a government source, non-residents also will need to bring documents showing proof of their eligibility.
*King and Queen County residents are not eligible.
For non-residents, examples of acceptable documents of employment include:
- Employee Identification
Paycheck stub
Letter from employer on employer letterhead
Examples of acceptable documents of current school enrollment include:
- Current school identification card
Current tuition receipt
Documentation from school on official letterhead indicating student is enrolled
Class list from Registrar
Examples of acceptable documents of taxpayer status include:
- Current property tax statement
Current tax receipt
Renewals can no longer be completed online or by phone.
If you have any questions, please contact the library by phone, in-person, email (ask@pamunkeylibrary.org), text/SMS (804-331-6726), or chat with us on the website.
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