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Monday-Thursday 9 - 9
Friday 9 - 5:30
Saturday 9 - 5
Sunday  1 - 5

Borrowing Information
Your Library Card


How to Apply
Where to Apply
  • At the library, in person
  • You will fill out a registration form
Personal Identification Needed
  • Personal identification and proof of current street address is required for registration.
  • P.O. boxes are not accepted
  • Acceptable Identification (with printed current street address)
    • Driver's license with current street address printed on the front
    • Checkbook
    • Bank statement
    • Utility bill
    • Auto registration
    • Lease agreement
    • Tax statement
Library Card Use
  • Portsmouth Public Library cards are not transferable.
  • Please have your library card with you when borrowing materials

Library Card Eligibility

Free Cards are issued to
  • Residents of Portsmouth.
  • Persons aged 5 and over are entitled to a card in their individual name.
  • Students in Portsmouth Schools, including those from other towns.
  • City of Portsmouth Employees. (Please bring most recent paycheck stub for verification)
  • Portsmouth Property Owners
Purchased Cards
  • Persons not living in Portsmouth may purchase a library card
  • Available as a family membership. All users must reside in the same household.
  • Cost
    • $75 for one year
    • $40 for six months
    • Fee is set by the Board of Trustees & the City of Portsmouth
  • Non Portsmouth businesses, organizations & schools are not eligible for a Portsmouth library card

Renewing Your Library Card
  • Library cards are valid for two years.
  • To re-register, proof of current residence must be shown.
  • Library cards will not be renewed for borrowers with outstanding overdue items or fines, until their account is cleared.


Lost Library Cards
  • You are responsible for all materials taken out on your card until the date the card is reported lost.
  • Report your lost card immediately.
  • If your card is not found after one month a new card may be issued for a charge of $1.00.




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