We have entered into a Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with our neighboring libraries. The following libraries are part of this Reciprocal Agreement:
- Richland Public Library
- Mid-Columbia Libraries
- Walla Walla County Rural Library District
- Walla Walla Public Library
- Columbia County Rural Library District
What is Reciprocal Borrowing?
This agreement means that a patron served by one of these libraries may obtain a free library card at any of these libraries in this agreement.
The reciprocal agreement allows access to physical items and databases. However, digital resources like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy are not part of this agreement. These resources remain exclusive to each library’s primary service population.
How does it work?
If you would like a free reciprocal card at one of the libraries in this agreement, you must visit the library in person with a valid photo ID. You will register and receive a reciprocal library card from that library. Reciprocal cards are only valid at the library that is issuing that card. For instance, a Mid-Columbia Libraries reciprocal card cannot be used at the Walla Walla Public Library. You will need to register for a card at each library you wish to have access to.
Any items checked out at these libraries must be returned to the library that they were checked out from. Columbia County Rural Library materials should not be returned to any of these other libraries.
Can I add access to digital items?
This depends on the individual library. The Columbia County Rural Library District’s policy as a reciprocal cardholder requires a payment of $35 to gain access to our digital materials each year. Please notify the front desk when registering and we can add the access on.
Columbia County residents continue to have free access to our digital materials.
For more information
We are happy to provide this expanded access to our region and thank our neighboring libraries for being a part of this! If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 509-382-4131.