Anyone of any age who lives, works, or attends school in West Virginia is eligible for a library card. Please print out the Patron Registration form (pdf), fill it out, and then bring it to any KCPL library or the Mobile Library.

You will be required to present one form of current identification with an address. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• Current driver’s license
• State issued non-driver’s ID
• Mail with postmark within one month of current date
• Checkbook with name and current address printed
• Receipts with name and address dated within one month of current date
• Current car registration
• Proof of residency for homeless shelters (ask for form SW1021 at one of our branch locations)
• Student ID
• Military ID
• Voter’s Registration
• Property tax statement with current address
• Typed lease with name and current address printed

Your free card provides you with access to the largest and most varied public library collection in the state and some school libraries. There is no minimum age requirement, but you will need to provide proof of your home address. Your first library card/key tag is free. There is a $1 charge for a replacement card.

Your account is maintained unless closed at your request or unused for five years. In order to ensure quality service, we regularly check with you to keep your account information current.

Certain responsibilities come with your library card, including:

• Prompt return or renewal of items. Your borrowing privileges are suspended if you keep an item past its due date or if charges on your account exceed $3.
• Let us know if you change your name, address, telephone number or e-mail address.
• Report a stolen or lost library card or key tag to the library as soon as possible.
• Prompt payment of charges and fees.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for materials checked out by their children.
• Use book drops for designated materials.
• Report problems with your account to the library.