Types of Cards
see also How to Get a Library Card
Full Service Cards
A full-service library card provides access to a wide range of services provided by the Silver Falls Library District, in-library Internet access, and access to materials at all 18 Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) member libraries. With a full-service card, you may have 50 items checked out at one time, although the following limits also apply:
There are three ways to be eligible for a full service card:
Silver Falls Library District Resident or Property Owner
You may obtain a free full-service card since your property taxes already pay for your library service. You also have access to materials at all 18 Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) member libraries.
Resident of Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS), but Outside of the Silver Falls Library District (SFLD)
If you live outside the library district, and do not pay property taxes to the SFLD, but do live within the CCRLS area (Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and parts of Linn County), you can purchase a full service library card for $60 per year per household.
Non-Resident of Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) District
If you live both outside the Silver Falls Library District and the CCRLS district, you can purchase a full service library card for $75 per year per household.
Limited Use Cards
Kids C.A.R.E. Cards
Children living outside the Silver Falls Library District, but within CCRLS area (Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and parts of Linn County) and who are ages 18 and younger are offered a C.A.R.E. Card (Create A Reader Everyday), which is subsidized by the Silver Falls Library and CCRLS. Kid's C.A.R.E. card holders can check out up to 25 items from the children's and young adult collections and reserve up to three items without paying a non-resident fee. The cards are good at any CCRLS member library.
Adults
Adults living outside the Silver Falls Library District, but within CCRLS area (Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and parts of Linn County) who choose not to pay the annual fee will be provided with a Basic Service Card. The Basic Service Card allows ten items from any CCRLS library to be checked out to the cardholder at any time, and ten holds may be on file at a time. Resources and collections may be used on the premises.
Computer Use Only Cards
Computer Guest Pass
Computer Use Only Cards
Full computer use allows up to 135 minutes per day and requires you to have your CCRLS library card with you. Full computer use (135 minutes) is also available when you purchase a 2-month Computer Use Only Card for $5.00
Full Service Cards
A full-service library card provides access to a wide range of services provided by the Silver Falls Library District, in-library Internet access, and access to materials at all 18 Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) member libraries. With a full-service card, you may have 50 items checked out at one time, although the following limits also apply:
- 5 issues of the same magazine
- 10 of each type of audio-visual material (for example: 10 DVDs, 10 CDs)
There are three ways to be eligible for a full service card:
Silver Falls Library District Resident or Property Owner
You may obtain a free full-service card since your property taxes already pay for your library service. You also have access to materials at all 18 Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) member libraries.
Resident of Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS), but Outside of the Silver Falls Library District (SFLD)
If you live outside the library district, and do not pay property taxes to the SFLD, but do live within the CCRLS area (Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and parts of Linn County), you can purchase a full service library card for $60 per year per household.
Non-Resident of Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) District
If you live both outside the Silver Falls Library District and the CCRLS district, you can purchase a full service library card for $75 per year per household.
Limited Use Cards
Kids C.A.R.E. Cards
Children living outside the Silver Falls Library District, but within CCRLS area (Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and parts of Linn County) and who are ages 18 and younger are offered a C.A.R.E. Card (Create A Reader Everyday), which is subsidized by the Silver Falls Library and CCRLS. Kid's C.A.R.E. card holders can check out up to 25 items from the children's and young adult collections and reserve up to three items without paying a non-resident fee. The cards are good at any CCRLS member library.
Adults
Adults living outside the Silver Falls Library District, but within CCRLS area (Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and parts of Linn County) who choose not to pay the annual fee will be provided with a Basic Service Card. The Basic Service Card allows ten items from any CCRLS library to be checked out to the cardholder at any time, and ten holds may be on file at a time. Resources and collections may be used on the premises.
Computer Use Only Cards
Computer Guest Pass
- Library Visitors Without a Library Card will need a Computer Use Guest Pass to access the Internet. A free 45-minute Guest Pass, good for one day only, may be obtained at the Reference Desk. The patron will be asked to show their I.D. and fill out a Guest Pass Form.
- Visitors 16 years and younger may obtain a Guest Pass if their parent/legal guardian signs permission. Use the library application form for the signature, and attach it to the Guest Pass Form.
- Guest Passes are good for one day only and allow limited computer use of up to 45 minutes.
Computer Use Only Cards
Full computer use allows up to 135 minutes per day and requires you to have your CCRLS library card with you. Full computer use (135 minutes) is also available when you purchase a 2-month Computer Use Only Card for $5.00
Oregon Passport Card
The Oregon Library Passport Program will allow card-holders from participating libraries to register and use other participating libraries across the state. The Silver Falls Public Library participates in the Oregon Library Passport Program.
For more information, please stop by the Circulation Desk, or call 503-873-5173
The Oregon Library Passport Program will allow card-holders from participating libraries to register and use other participating libraries across the state. The Silver Falls Public Library participates in the Oregon Library Passport Program.
For more information, please stop by the Circulation Desk, or call 503-873-5173