Library Cards

Library Cards

Information about resident, temporary, non-resident, and courtesy library cards.

Resident Library Cards

Palisades Park residents may apply for a free library card.

Required Documents

  • Valid photo ID with your current Palisades Park address
  • If you do not have a State ID, you may use a passport or residence card,
    plus one proof of address:

    • Copy of your lease
    • Utility bill
    • Bank statement
    • One piece of mail with your name and Palisades Park address

Patrons 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive a library card.

Cards are valid for three years. You may renew your card by presenting your library card and proof of address.
Please contact the library if any account information changes. There is currently no fee for a replacement card.

Temporary Resident Cards

Temporary residents are those visiting for less than one year and who do not have proof of permanent residency.
Temporary cards are valid for up to one year, depending on the length of residency.

Required Documents

  • Government, work, or school issued photo ID
  • One piece of mail with your name and current Palisades Park address

Non-Resident Pay Cards

Pay Cards are available for patrons who do not live in Palisades Park but visit frequently.
If you live in a nearby town with a BCCLS library, you must obtain a card from your home library.

Annual fee: $125 per year
Payment: Cash or check payable to Palisades Park Public Library

Pay Card holders may only check out items from Palisades Park Public Library.
They may not use the BCCLS collection, museum passes, or the eBCCLS collection.

Required Documents

  • Government, work, or school issued photo ID
  • Proof of U.S. address with name and address, such as:
    • Bank statement
    • Utility bill
    • Piece of mail

Courtesy Cards

Courtesy Cards are free for patrons who do not live in Palisades Park or a BCCLS member town,
but who work in Palisades Park and can provide proof of employment.

Required Documents

  • Government, work, or school issued photo ID
  • Proof of U.S. address with name and address, such as:
    • Bank statement
    • Utility bill
    • Piece of mail
  • Proof of Palisades Park employment, such as an employee ID card

Questions?
For questions regarding Palisades Park Public Library cards, please email
reference@palisadespark.bccls.org.