Residents of the City of Castlegar, and Regional Districts H, I, and J may join the library free of charge with proof of residency and photo ID.

Genelle residents/non-residents can purchase a family membership for $75.00 per year or $6.25 per month. Temporary memberships for short term residents are $25 (non-refundable) for three months.

Non-resident student memberships cost $10 for the school year. This membership option is for students in kindergarten through high school and post-secondary. High school and post-secondary students must present a valid student ID card.

Library card holders’ rights and responsibilities

You are responsible for all the materials borrowed on your card and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged. (See Loan Periods and Fines for details). Your library card provides access to licensed databases from outside the library. You may also look at our catalogue from home over the Internet, and access your account to place holds, keep lists and renew items.

Lost or stolen cards

If you lose your library card, you are responsible for any items checked out on your card. You must report it as lost immediately and we will block the card so that no one can use it. There may be a small charge to replace a lost card.

Change of address or password

It is important for us to have your current information. If you change your address or other personal information, contact the library and we’ll update your record.

BC OneCard

Have a Castlegar library card and plan on visiting other libraries in BC? Visiting Castlegar and have your library card from another BC library with you? A library card from your home public library opens the door to public libraries wherever you travel – or stay – in British Columbia. Don’t leave home without it!