How to Get a Library Card

Any resident or property owner of City of Roswell, Chaves County, or a nonresident who has a valid Library card from their New Mexico community library may apply for and receive a Roswell Public Library card by meeting the following guidelines.

1. Have a clear record in respect to fines or fees.
2. Establish identity and verify current address
   • Proof of Identification may be any of the following:
     • Birth certificate
     • State Identification card
     • Valid driver's license
     • Voter registration
     • Military identification
     • Passport
     • State or city employee identification card
     • School identification card
   • Acceptable proofs of address include 
     • Utility bills
     • Rent receipts
     • Car registrations
     • Printed check or letter addressed to the applicant and cancelled within the last month at the post office
     • Any proof of identification that shows a current address.
3. Children under the age of 14 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application and show proof of address.
4. Applications from students on school tours will be processed if:
   • The application is signed by the student's parents.
   • The applicant address is verified by a teacher, school or supervising organization.