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Welcome to a vibrant world of possibilities with your Timberland Library Card. Explore our vast collection of books, e-books, audiobooks, magazines, meeting rooms, and a treasure trove of online resources waiting to be discovered.

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Our Service Area

Library cards are available for FREE to anyone of any age who lives, works or attends school in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston counties as well as institutions, businesses and homeschools located within TRL's 5-county Service Area.

Residents of library districts that have established reciprocal borrowing agreements with TRL and residents of other areas within Washington, but outside of the TRL Service Area, that have tax-supported public library service are also eligible for a Timberland library card at no cost.

Outside Our Service Area

Within the TRL Service Area the following cities have elected not to annex to TRL for library service: Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Ocean Shores, Pe Ell, and Vader. Residents of these cities may purchase a Non-Resident card.

  • Individuals whose mailing address is associated with one of the cities named above but who reside outside of the city limits are eligible for a card at no cost.

2025 prices: $93.00 per year; $47.00 for 6 months; $23.00 for 3 months; $8.00 monthly

Other residents of Washington State and Clatsop County (Oregon) not in the TRL Service Area and not covered by a reciprocal agreement or cooperative service area, may also purchase a Non-Resident card. Non-Resident cards are unavailable to those outside the defined service areas.

Library Cards FAQ

  • To reset your PIN, please use the Forgot my PIN option on the My Account login page, opens a new window and a PIN reset link will be emailed to you at the email address associated with your account.

    If you have never registered your account on our website the "Forgot my PIN" option will not work for you, even if we have an email address on file. If so, you can send an email to asklib@trl.org with at least two pieces of identifying information from the following list:

    • Birthdate
    • Phone
    • Address
    • Library Card Number

    In your email, please choose a 4-digit number and staff will reset your PIN on your behalf.

  • To apply for a library card visit one of our branches to verify your identity and other information or apply online here. For minors, any accompanying adult acting in a caregiving capacity may verify ID and information.

    The two most common card types are:

    • Basic Card:  Verifying your ID allows you to check out up to 10 items and place 10 items on hold. Basic cards may not check out Library of Things items.   
    • Regular Card:  If your current address is on your ID, or you provide another form of address verification in addition to your ID, you can upgrade to a regular card.  This allows you to borrow up to 50 items and also place 50 items on hold.

    Both card types provide full access to online resources, digital ebooks and audiobooks, computers and printing. 

    Timberland library cards are free to applicants of any age who meet any of the following criteria:
    • Anyone living or owning property in TRL's 5-county Service Area: Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties
      • Except residents of these cities: Mossyrock, Napavine, Ocean Shores, Pe Ell, and Vader. These locations have not contracted or annexed for library service. Residents may pay a non-resident fee for a regular card.
    • Non-resident individuals who work or attend school in the TRL Service Area.
    • Institutions, businesses, and qualifying homeschools in the TRL Service Area.
    • Residents of library districts that have reciprocal borrowing agreements with TRL.
    • Residents of other areas outside of the TRL Service area within Washington that have tax-supported public library service.

    Students in grades K-12 may already have a MyTRL account that can be used to access online resources, ebooks and more. Learn about MyTRL accounts here.

  • To sign up, visit any TRL location or speak with staff during staffed hours. At registration, library staff will explain the Patron Agreement and EAH terms and conditions, and answer any questions you may have about using the library during Expanded Access Hours. Your EAH card will open the door, you will need your regular library card to use services.

  • Yes! Visit our Get a Library Card page for more information and the link to apply online.

    Printable applications can be found at the links below. We can also send you a blank application via mail or email upon request. 

    Mail your completed application to the nearest branch for processing, or scan and email to asklib@trl.org. The applicant assumes all risk associated with the voluntary submission of personal information via email. Please do not send scanned images of your ID.

  • The table below summarizes the different library card options available. Please Ask Us if you have any questions!

    Regular, opens a new window Basic
    Needs Proof of Address & ID
    50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
    Interlibrary Loans
    21 Day Checkout Period
    2 Renewals
    Access Online Resources
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    Access Library of Things    		 ID Required; No Proof of Address Needed
    10/10 Checkouts/Holds Limit
    No Interlibrary Loans
    21 Day Checkout Period
    2 Renewals
    Access Online Resources
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    No Checkouts of Library of Things
    Reciprocal and Cooperative Internet and MyTRL
    Needs Proof of Address & ID
    50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
    No Interlibrary Loans
    21 Day Checkout Period
    2 Renewals
    Access Online Resources
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    Access Library of Things    		 No Proof of Address Needed
    No Physical Checkouts/Holds
    No Interlibrary Loans
    N/A Checkout Period
    N/A Renewals
    Access Online Resources
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    No Checkouts of Library of Things
    Non-Resident Books by Mail
    Needs Proof of Address & ID + Fee
    50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
    Interlibrary Loans
    21 Day Checkout Period
    2 Renewals
    Access Online Resources
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    Access Library of Things    		 Needs Proof of Residency & Application
    50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
    Interlibrary Loans
    35 Day Checkout Period
    1 Renewal
    Access Online Resources
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    No Checkouts of Library of Things
    Homeschool Institution or Business
    Needs Proof of Address & Application
    50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
    Interlibrary Loans
    35 Day Checkout Period
    1 Renewal
    No Online Resources Access
    Access Libby/Overdrive
    Access Library of Things    		 Needs Proof of Address & Application
    50/25 Checkouts/Holds Limits
    No Interlibrary Loans
    35 Day Checkout Period
    1 Renewal
    No Online Resources Access
    No Libby/Overdrive Access
    No Checkouts of Library of Things
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