Get a Library Card

Quinte West Public Library cards are free to all who live or own property in Quinte West and Belleville. Remember that each member of the family can get a library card! Children up to the age of 13 should apply for a children’s card and a parent/guardian must agree to be responsible for library material borrowed on their children’s card.

Get Your Library Card Online!

Residents of Quinte West can now apply for a library card online. Simply complete the registration form below, and your library card number will be emailed to you.

When you pick up your physical card at the library, please bring a valid ID that includes your current address.

Alternatively, you can download and print the registration form using the link below and bring it with you to apply for a library card in-person:

As soon as you receive your card number by email you can start enjoying our Digital Resources which include ebooks, digital audio books, music and movies.

Membership Renewal

If you are a Quinte West Public Library member and your card has expired or is about to expire please, email the library to have your membership renewed [email protected].

Please include the following information in your email:
Name, Card Number and your current address and Phone Number.

Acceptable identification includes but is not limited to:

Adult (18+ years of age)

  • Driver’s Licence
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Pay stub or Direct Deposit stub
  • Ontario Motor Vehicle Permit
  • Utility Bill
  • Bank statement/ Personal cheque

Youth (13-17 years of age)

  • Driver’s License
  • Report card with address
  • Student card Pay stub or Direct Deposit stub

Child (birth – 12 years of age)

  • Parent’s identification and proof of address

Non Resident Memberships Free of Charge:
The Quinte West Public Library also offers free memberships to teachers who teach in Quinte West but reside outside of the municipality, and all students who attend school(s) in the municipality but reside outside the municipality, to those who work for the Department of National Defence but reside outside of the municipality and to those who work for the City of Quinte West but reside outside of the municipality. Please come to the library in person to sign up for a library card if you are in this category.

Non-Resident Memberships with Charge:
There is an annual membership fee of $40.00 per person per year or $22.00 for six month’s memberships for non-residents of Quinte West or Belleville.