PISCATAWAY RESIDENTS
New to the library? Residents can visit either one of our branch libraries to obtain a library card. Borrowers must be present in the library to obtain or renew a library card, regardless of age or residency. Proof of residency is required. Borrowing privileges apply for 3 years for those who live or own property in town. At the end of the 3-year period, the physical card is still valid, but you must bring the card and ID to the library to renew the account.
- Valid proof of residency for Adults: current driver’s license with Piscataway address (we do not accept a P.O. Box); OR government-issued photo ID in addition to one of the following: recent mail (postmarked within 3 months); mail from a bank, utility company or other official organization that is dated and addressed to the individual; current, dated lease agreement or property tax bill showing individual’s name and Piscataway address
- Valid proof of residency for Juveniles (children and teens, birth-18): can use a parent’s ID and proof of residency (see above) along with the parent’s signature on the application card. Both parent and child MUST be present. Alternatively, children/teens who are in or going into Grade 3 and older can provide a school ID in addition to a complete Piscataway mailing address without a parent/guardian needing to be present.
After hours? Piscataway residents may apply for a library card online. You may also fill out the form and we will get you set up with a card soon!
We will email you with your new card information and the new library card will be mailed to you. The card will be valid for three (3) months and can be used to access library digital content such as ebooks and eAudiobooks. You will need to visit the library within that period, in person and with identificiation and proof of residency, to then extend your borrowing priviledge for the full 3 years.
NON-PISCATAWAY RESIDENTS
- If you are a resident at any of these locations, which are all part of the Sharing & Technology Enhancing Local Library Access consortium (STELLA), you should obtain a card through your home library. This card can then be used to borrow materials at Piscataway Library.
- If you have a card outside any of the libraries listed here that are NOT members of STELLA, you must bring your home library card with you, along with your ID and proof of residency, to register for recipricol borrowing privileges at Piscataway Library. Click here to learn more about recipricol borrowing.
PISCATAWAY EMPLOYEES & STUDENTS
If you live in a town that already has a reciprocal borrowing relationship (listed above), you can use that library card at either of our branches. Otherwise:
- Piscataway employees must show proof of their home address, employment, and the Piscataway address of their place of employment (pay stub, letter signed by supervisor on letterhead). Piscataway Township municipal government employees (including municipal government employees, Piscataway Board of Education employees, employees of the Piscataway Vo-Tech school) who do not live in Piscataway are entitled to the same borrowing privileges as Piscataway residents. Municipal employees still must provide proof of their home address, proof of employment, and the physical address of their place of employment.
- Piscataway students must provide proof of their home address, and proof of Piscataway school enrollment with the name and Piscataway address of the school. (Rutgers University students who cannot provide a Piscataway address should apply for a library card with New Brunswick Free Public Library, which can then be used at Piscataway Public Library.)
TEMPORARY RESIDENT ACCOUNTS
To be registered for this type of account, temporary Piscataway residents must provide photo ID, proof of temporary residency and the address and phone number of that residence.
- These accounts are limited to borrowing two items at a time (books or ebooks), but are not eligible to borrow new books, magazines, or non-print materials (other than ebooks).
- Privileges are good for three months with the option of renewal if temporary circumstances persist.
- Temporary accounts are upon approval of the Department Supervisor.
If none of the situations above apply, you may obtain library membership upon payment of a $45.00 annual fee, granting full privileges as a Piscataway Public Library card holder.
LOST CARDS
Replacement cards are only issued in person with proper ID. Please let us know if you believe you’ve lost your card so that we can place a temporary block on your account!
ASSISTANCE WITH LIBRARY CARDS
If you are in possession of a card, but are having a problem with it, please email us with as much detail as possible, or call 732-463-1633 x5 (if no one answers, please leave a voicemail), and we’ll get you up and running as quickly as we can.