NHC Public Library Card Sign Up

Get Your New Hanover County Public Library Card at UNCW Library!

Join the New Hanover County Public Library at UNCW Library on Thursday, October 31st, from 10 am to 2 pm to register for a public library card! NHCPL staff will be available at the main entrance of Randall Hall. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll be inside near the atrium on the first floor.

To sign up for a public library card, you’ll need:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Proof of New Hanover County mailing address (e.g., rental agreement, utility bill, bank statement, or phone bill)
  • A valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, UNCW One Card, or another ID)

Don’t miss out on this chance to access a wealth of library resources!


Library cards are FREE to New Hanover County residents and property owners, students and teachers in any school in New Hanover County, and active military personnel stationed in New Hanover County.

  • Minors (under age 18) require application by a parent or other adult taking financial responsibility.
  • Students over the age of 18 enrolled in an institution of higher learning in New Hanover County are eligible for a Resident Adult Card.
  • Non-residents may get a library card for $30/year or $15/6 months, to sign up for a non-resident card, please visit any NHCPL location.

See the Registration Policy and Loans Policy for more details.