To register as a permanent borrower at the Ketchikan Public Library, a person will need to present a valid Alaska picture ID and a piece of mail they have received with a local mailing address. A local property tax receipt is proof of residency. Coast Guard Personnel need to present their military ID.

 

New or temporary Ketchikan residents, or cruise ship workers whose ship stops in Ketchikan, are eligible for a temporary card. That card can be changed to a permanent card whenever the person has the required pieces of ID and mail. This policy is for the Ketchikan Public Library only and does not apply to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District libraries in the First City Libraries Consortium. They have their own registration policies.

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As a temporary or newly arrived resident of Ketchikan, you may apply for a temporary card with valid a government-issued picture ID (it does not have to be from Alaska), a $10 fee (can be paid with a debit or credit card), and a $20.00 deposit (must be in cash). With the temporary card you can check out up to 4 items at a time. (Note: Your first checkout is limited to 2 items; once these have been returned, you may check out up to 4 items at a time.)

 

When you are ready to leave town, no sooner than 24 hours after issue, and all library materials have been returned, you may have your $20.00 deposit back. The deposit card is valid for six months. If you do not claim your deposit when the six month period has passed, the library will consider your deposit a donation. Library equipment and Interlibrary Loan are not available to deposit card patrons. Should any item become more than one month overdue, your deposit will not be returned to you. If you have enjoyed using the library, please consider donating your deposit when you leave.