Get a Library Card
Unlock a world of possibilities with your Central Rappahannock Regional Library card! Enjoy full access to the library's extensive collection of materials, online databases, digital media, and much more.
Before you fill out a new application do you need to...
...locate my library card barcode and pin number.
Contact us and we will email the information to you.
...update my library card information.
Fill out this form. Your account information will be updated within 5 business days.
Library Card Application
The CRRL region includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland counties and the city of Fredericksburg. These localities supply a portion of their tax money to support the CRRL, and anyone who resides, owns property, or is a student, a teacher or county and city government employee within the region may obtain a library card free of charge.
Your library card is good at all of the CRRL branches. A CRRL library card allows you to:
- check out print, opens a new window, audio, opens a new window, and video, opens a new window materials
- access our online databases, opens a new window through our website
- download, opens a new window eBooks, eAudio, Streaming Video, and eMagazines
- check out at any branch, opens a new window and return to any other branch
- check out videos for a week and all other items for two weeks
- renew in person, by telephone or online unless reserve requests have been recorded for those items
The library has reciprocal agreements with the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, and Prince William that allow those residents to obtain free cards either by showing a card from their library or proof of residency. All others outside CRRL's jurisdiction must pay an annual family fee of thirty dollars. Senior citizens (62+) pay fifteen dollars.
As of October 1, 2026, access to digital services hoopla, Kanopy, and OverDrive (Libby), are not available to out-of-region and reciprocal cardholders.
The library does not charge fines for overdue materials. Fees will still be charged for lost or damaged materials.
Library Card & Account FAQs
Application Process Note
Your application will be processed within 5 business days. Your account will be activated and your card will be mailed to you. If you wish to receive a library card more quickly, you can stop by any of our branches during open hours (with valid ID or proof of address).