Get a Library Card
Welcome to a vibrant world of possibilities with your Timberland Library Card. Embark on a journey of literary delights with our vast collection of books, e-books, audiobooks, magazines, meeting rooms, and a treasure trove of online resources waiting to be discovered.
Visit any TRL location including Anywhere Library to sign up today!
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: Mossyrock, Napavine, Ocean Shores, Pe Ell, Vader and (beginning in 2024) Morton. 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.
In 2023, the price is $98 per year, with the option of a six-month card at $49, a three-month card at $25, or a one-month card at $8.
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.
Library Cards FAQ
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A student's MyTRL card number is a combination of their student ID number and birth date. The exact formula will depend on the student's school. If you need help with your MyTRL account information contact us via email, chat or in-person at your local branch.
Please contact us with questions about the MyTRL program at mytrl@trl.org
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To apply for a library card visit one of our branches to verify your identity and other information. 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.
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The table below summarizes the different library card options available. Please Ask Us if you have any questions!
Regular Basic Needs Proof of Address
50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
Interlibrary Loans
21 Day Checkout Period
2 Renewals
Access Online Resources
Access Libby/Overdrive
Access Library of ThingsNo 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 ThingsReciprocal and Cooperative Internet and MyTRL Needs Proof of Address
50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
No Interlibrary Loans
21 Day Checkout Period
2 Renewals
Access Online Resources
Access Libby/Overdrive
Access Library of ThingsNo 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 ThingsNon-Resident Books by Mail Needs Proof of Address
50/50 Checkouts/Holds Limits
Interlibrary Loans
21 Day Checkout Period
2 Renewals
Access Online Resources
Access Libby/Overdrive
Access Library of ThingsNeeds 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 ThingsHomeschool 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 ThingsNeeds 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
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Timberland Regional Library cards are free to residents of Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific 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 of these cities may pay a non-resident fee for a regular card.
In 2023, the price for a non-resident card is $98 per year, with the option of a six-month card at $49, a three-month card at $25, or a one-month card at $8.
- The non-resident fee is for the entire household, each household member receives their own library card.
- Residents of Washington State and Clatsop County in Oregon, not in the TRL Service Area and not covered by a reciprocal agreement or cooperative service area, may purchase a Non-Resident card.
- The cost of the card is determined by the average cost each household in the Timberland district pays in property taxes for library services and is re-calculated annually.
- You may pay the non-resident fee by cash or check, or staff can bill your account and you can pay online.
Washington State residents who live outside of the TRL service area and have a library card with another public library system may be eligible for a TRL card (see: Reciprocal and Cooperative cards).
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MyTRL is a partnership between Timberland Regional Library and schools in our 5 county service region. MyTRL facilitates free access for K-12 students to TRL’s vast electronic resources as well as public computers and printing. Special MyTRL accounts allow students to login to TRL from school or home, on any computer or device, all without needing a physical card. Students and educators can take advantage of a wide range and depth of TRL’s supplemental educational tools to facilitate all stages of life-long learning.
Students can use their accounts at Timberland Libraries to access online resources, create documents, use computers and print even if they already have a “regular” library card with TRL. (They will need a regular card to check out physical items).
Timberland Regional Library and ESD 113 look forward to supporting student success this academic year with an ongoing opportunity to participate in MyTRL, a partnership between ESD 113, Timberland Regional Library, and schools in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties.
