Join the Caldwell Public Library:

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Caldwell Residents

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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.

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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:

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-School ID, work ID, state ID or passport

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

 

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Out of Town Residents

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

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Out of Town Standard Membership: $75 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

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Out of Town Plus Membership: $125 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

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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.

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Courtesy Cards

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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.

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West Caldwell Students

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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.