Get a library card
Anyone who lives in or pays property taxes to Washington County is entitled to a free Washington County Library card. Your library card is accepted at all Washington County Library branches and Library Express locations, Washington County Law Library, Stillwater Public Library and Bayport Public Library.
To receive your library card, provide proof of your current address and photo identification at any branch. Find out how Washington County Library protects your privacy.
Your PIN number at WCL is the last four digits of your phone number, unless you have established another PIN.
Use our web site and catalog to discover new and classic titles that inform and entertain.
Over 500,000 books, magazines , audiobooks, DVDs and CDs
Early literacy, parenting, book club and life event kits
Online resources including ebooks, magazine and newspaper articles, downloadable audiobooks and information databases
Grace Grady Books and Reading Page, suggested reading and book lists
BookFlix, interactive online books for kids
Use Ask a Librarian to answer questions or find titles.
Chat Online and connect with librarians 24/7
Email a question and receive an answer within 48 hours
Phone 651-731-1320 and consult with a librarian during open hours
Consult with a librarian in-person at any Washington County Library branch
Ask a Law Librarian if you have a question about legal research
Use our computers to connect to the digital world.
One hour daily PC access to the Internet and Microsoft Office 2007
Laptops for in-library use
Or bring your own portable computer and connect to our wireless network
Use our Events Calendar and attend programs to improve skills and satisfy curiosity.
Arts and cultural heritage
Book Clubs
Book Sales
Books and authors
Computer classes
Games and gaming
Storytimes and Baby Storytimes
Summer and winter reading programs
Enjoy other library customer benefits.
Homework Rescue, online tutoring and homework help for students and adults
Museum Adventure Pass, free admission to Twin Cities cultural destinations
Collectors’ Corner Neighborhood Trading Post, natural objects earn points to trade for other collectables
Power Check Energy Meters, measure electricity used by appliances
Use our meeting and conference rooms to host nonprofit groups or meetings. Call any branch for availability and reservations.
If you are physically unable to visit a library, use our At Home Delivery and enjoy library materials by mail. Phone 651-275-8500 for information.
Use Interlibrary Loan to borrow titles that are not owned by Washington County Library. Titles may be requested from other libraries in Minnesota through MnLink Gateway or outside of Minnesota through Ask a Librarian. Feature films are not available through Interlibrary Loan.
