Library Cards

• Any person eighteen years and older who lives or owns property in South Orange is entitled to an adult card.
• Individuals are required to show current, valid proof of South Orange residency or property ownership at registration. Acceptable proof is non-expired Government ID-s, current utility bills, bank statements or lease.
• The card will be mailed, before which patrons can check out 2 books.
• This is an individual card, not a family card.

• This is a fine free card.
• These cards are issued to teens from sixth grade through 18 years of age.
• The teen is required to show valid school ID, report card, or school agenda, or have a parent/ guardian present at registration.
• The holder of a teen card has the same access to materials and services as the holder of an adult card with exception of Special Collections
• The card is valid for three years, after which renewal is required.
• The card will be mailed, before which patrons can check out 2 books.
• This is an individual card, not a family card.

• This is a fine free card.
• Child must be able to write their first and last name.
• These cards are issued to children until the fifth grade.
• A parent or legal guardian with a library card or proof of South Orange residency must sign the card registration.
• A child through the 5th grade who is issued a library card must be present with the parent or legal guardian at the time of registration.
• The holder of a children card has the same access to materials and services as the holder of a teen card.
• These cards are valid through fifth grade, after which a teen card will be issued.
• This is an individual card, not a family card.

Non-residents of South Orange who work or attend School/Day programs in South Orange are eligible for a free one-year card. Otherwise, a card can be purchased for a fee.

School/Employment

• Individuals are required to show current personal identification and valid proof of employment or attendance at a School or Day-Program in South Orange at registration.
• These cards are valid for 12 months, after which renewal is necessary.
• These one-year cards are valid for use with all materials and services except Special Collections which are restricted to South Orange residents.
• This card is an individual card, not a family card.

Non-resident card

• Non-residents of South Orange who do not qualify for a card through employment or schooling can purchase a card for $60 (seniors for $30). ReBL borrowing privileges can be purchased for an additional $40.
• Valid for one year after the date of purchase.
• Offers all the benefits and services of an adult resident card, including Special Collections and placing reserves.
• This card is an individual card, not a family card.

• This is a fine free card.
• The holder of a student card has the same access to materials and services as the holder of a child / teen card with exception of Special Collections reserved to South Orange residents.
• The card is valid for one year, after which renewal is required.
• The card will be mailed, before which a patron can take out 2 books.
• This is an individual card, not a family card.

• Patron must present a current library card from one of the participating Essex County ReBL libraries.
• Patron must present valid identification card
• Non-resident ReBL borrowers may have borrowing privileges for all materials except Special Collections reserved to South Orange residents.
• ReBL borrowers may not place reserves or interlibrary loan requests.
• This is an individual card, not family card.

• These cards are issued to all teachers (resident and non-resident) who work in South Orange Maplewood School District.
• Individuals are required to show current personal identification and valid proof of employment in the SOMA School District.
• Teacher cards are valid until the end of the school year, after which renewal is necessary.
• Teacher cards are valid for use with all materials and services except Special Collections which are restricted to South Orange residents.
• This card is an individual card, not a family/ school card.