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How to Get a Library Card

Nampa residents and those owning property within Nampa city limits qualify for a 2-year borrower card at no charge. To obtain a library card, please provide Photo Identification AND a separate proof of physical address to verify that the property is within city limits.

See our list of acceptable identification documents here.

For information on how to renew your accounts, see here.

APPLY IN PERSON

Visit the Nampa Public Library at 215 12th Ave South, Nampa, Idaho 83651 during open hours with your photo ID and separate proof of physical address on hand.

We do not issue accounts to minors (under 18) unless the parent or legal guardian is present and has an account. 

APPLY ONLINE

You may request a library card online by filling out the application form and then submitting a scan of your photo ID & proof of residence. Once created, your library card is mailed to you. To apply online, please see here.

LOST OR STOLEN CARDS

IMMEDIATELY report a lost or stolen card to the library. You are responsible for all materials borrowed on your card.

  • Do not lend your card or any library materials that you borrow.
  • Each family member should have an individual card.
  • Parents or legal guardians are responsible for children and assume full responsibility for any fines or charges accrued.
  • Replacement cards are free the first time, $1 after that.

MOVED?

Please report a change of address promptly by calling the Accounts desk at 208-468-5800.

NON-RESIDENT ACCOUNTS

Idaho libraries are funded solely by local property taxes. Our library is city funded, so only city residents and property owners qualify for a “free” membership

Those residing outside of Nampa city limits may purchase a library card by paying the following fee (sales tax included in price):

  • Annual nonresident fee: $52.00
  • Annual Senior (60 years or older) nonresident fee: $33.00
  • 4-month nonresident card: $18.00

The Nonresident fee is nonrefundable and may be adjusted annually by the board, using as a guideline the amount of local property tax money spent per average household to support the library.

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Library Hours

Library Hours
Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Express Holds Pickup Window:
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-5pm
Sunday: Closed

The Parking Garage is free for the 1st hour. If you’re coming to pick up items from the Express Holds Pickup Window, you can park in the garage or pull up to the parking spots on 3rd St. S.

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This library is a member of the Lynx Library Consortium.

The Lynx Library Consortium is a partnership between twelve city and district libraries in southern Idaho to share an online catalog, services, and variety of materials members may borrow, reducing costs and barriers to access for all. 

Find Us

215 - 12th Avenue South Nampa, ID 83651

This website and program are brought to you by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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