If you live within our 5 counties you can apply for a free library card at any of our 10 locations or by using the link below.

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Residents of our 5 counties are eligible to register for NWRL library cards at all of our branches. Temporary residents may apply for a limited-access account good for the duration of their stay.

Lake Agassiz Regional Library patrons can use their card at any of our branches.

Patrons of other Minnesota library systems may create an account at any of our branches using the card from their home library. Residents of the cities of Clarkfield, Crosby, East Grand Forks, and Taylors Falls are not eligible for these accounts but may purchase a fee card.

Non-resident cards may be purchased for an annual fee of $30 for those residing outside the state of Minnesota.

A password or PIN (Personal Identification Number) is required in addition to a library card to use some online library services such as requesting or renewing library materials.

Your PIN starts as the last four (4) digits of the phone number listed on your account. To change your PIN, sign-in to the NWRL online catalog, and follow steps given below or ask for assistance from any NWRL location.

• Go to “My Account”
• Select “Account Preferences”
• Next to the “Password” line, select “Change”
• Enter your old password and your new password and click “Submit”

If you forget your PIN, you may retrieve it one of two ways:

• The PIN can be sent to your email address by following these steps:
  • First, click on “Your Account” at the top of the navigation bar.
  • Next, click the link for “Forgot your password?” which will take you to the form “Request to reset your password.”
  • Continue to follow on-screen directions.
• Ask for assistance from your local librarian.