Membership

Join the Caldwell Public Library:

Caldwell Residents

A Caldwell Library card is free to all Caldwell residents. Patrons under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present when registering for a card.

To get a library card, please bring proof of residency and photo ID to the library. A driver’s license is the most common form of ID used. If you do not have a driver’s license, the following are acceptable forms of ID:

–School ID, work ID, state ID or passport

AND

–Official piece of mail with Caldwell address on it, such as a rental agreement, bank statement, utility statement or pay stub

Out of Town Residents

Residents of other towns may purchase a membership at the Caldwell Public Library.

Out of Town Standard Membership: $100 per year

Check out any item from the Caldwell Library
Request fulfillment through JerseyCat
Access to downloadable materials through OverDrive/Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, NewsBank/Digital Star Ledger, and digital NY Times
50% reimbursement for Essex Fells and North Caldwell residents (not to exceed $75/household)
Provides two (2) cards for people of the same household; $25 for additional cards

Out of Town Plus Membership: $150 per year:

Check out any item from the Caldwell Library
Request fulfillment through JerseyCat
Access to downloadable materials through OverDrive/Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, NewsBank/Digital Star Ledger, and digital NY Times
ReBL walk-in services to Essex County libraries
50% reimbursement for Essex Fells and North Caldwell residents (not to exceed $75/household)
Provides two (2) cards for people of the same household; $25 for additional cards

NEW! Pay by credit card!

Call us at 973-226-2837 or email librarian@caldwellpl.org to renew or join today.

A $3 credit card processing fee will be added if paying by credit card.

Payment by cash or check remains an option.

Courtesy Cards

Caldwell business owners and their employees may receive a courtesy card with proof of employment. Enjoy the same privileges as the Out of Town Standard Membership for free.

West Caldwell Students

West Caldwell students (K-12th grade) can receive an annual Courtesy Card at no charge. Parents need to be present when registering for a card and bring their photo ID with address.

Caldwell University Students

Non-Caldwell resident students are eligible for a Courtesy Card. Please bring your student ID and proof of address. Caldwell University Students who live off campus within the Borough of Caldwell are eligible for a resident's card.

Download Flyer