Register for a Library Card

Register for a Library Card

We're so glad you decided to register for a library card! It's the key to unlocking a whole world of opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your goals. 

Your library card is free and can be used at any public library in the province. You'll need your library card to borrow books and other materials, register for programs, rent a room, or book resources in our Digital Media Studio. If you don't have a library card, you can still browse for books and attend drop-in programs and events. 

We have two types of library accounts available through online registration — a standard library account and a short-term account for those who are new to Regina or have just moved. Fill out the form to determine which account you are eligible for. Once you've registered successfully, we'll email you an RPL barcode that you can use to log in to digital services, and as a digital card that's accessible on your smartphone or tablet. 

Prefer to sign up in person and get a physical library card? No problem! Staff members at any RPL location would be happy to assist you. 

You can register below if you are 18 years or older and have not had a public library card in Saskatchewan before. 

By filling out this form, your address and personal information will go through an online verification process (not a credit check) to confirm your identity, and that you are a Regina resident. You can learn more about how it works in this short video.

After you complete this form, you'll receive an email that will confirm your library account. 

Include a space in the middle of your postal code.
Not sure which to pick? See our locations page to find the branch that works best for you!
Choose a username. Your username must be between 4 and 50 characters.
Passwords must be between 4 - 30 characters and can have letters, numbers, and most special characters except the pipe symbol (|) and the apostrophe (').
Let's keep in touch! If you're interested in receiving emails about library news, services and offerings, please check the box above. Your email will not be shared with third-parties.
 
 

The borrower is responsible for all material checked out on their Regina Public Library account and will be required to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing material lost or damaged while on loan to the borrower. Regina Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss to persons, property, or equipment sustained as a result of using or consulting Regina Public Library material.  

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Library Cards

We encourage parents to be actively involved in assessing and selecting the books and other media they feel are appropriate for their children to read, watch, listen to, or play. RPL makes a wide range of materials available to meet our customers' diverse needs and interests, however:

  • Children under age 14 must have a signature from their parents or guardians to register for a library card.
  • Parents and guardians can access all borrowing records for children under age 14.
  • Young adults aged 14 to 17 do not need a parental or guardian signature to register for a library card.
    • Parents or guardians of young adults can access the financial portion of their child's records on request, after verifying their identity. 

A standard library card grants you immediate access to everything RPL has to offer, including programs and digital services, materials like books, movies, music, and so much more!

You'll receive this card if:

  • You are a Regina resident,
  • You are 18 years or older,
  • You have not had a public library card in Saskatchewan before, and
  • You want long-term access to a wide variety of library services.

Your address and personal information will go through an online verification process (not a credit check) to confirm your identity, and that you are a Regina resident.

Once you’ve registered successfully, we’ll email you an RPL barcode that you can use to log in to digital services, and as a digital card that’s accessible on your smartphone or tablet. 

  • If you’d like a physical library card, visit any of our branches during regular business hours and we'll print one for you.

Prefer to sign up in person? No problem! Staff members at any RPL location would be happy to assist you.

Disclaimer: The borrower is responsible for all material checked out on their Regina Public Library card and will be required to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing material lost or damaged while on loan to the borrower. Regina Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss to persons, property or equipment sustained as a result of using or consulting Regina Public Library material.

Short term library cards give you fast, short-term access to some basic library services, so you can place a few items on hold to borrow, register for programs, reserve a meeting room or book resources in our Digital Media Studio.

You'll receive this card if:

  • You are a Regina resident,
  • You have not had a public library card in Saskatchewan before,
  • Your registration for a standard library account was not successful.

Once you've registered successfully, we’ll email you a temporary barcode that you can use immediately. Your barcode will expire after 30 days if it isn't upgraded by completing our in-person verification process. Visit any RPL location within 30 days to confirm your identity and that you are a Regina resident. Be sure to bring: 

  • A piece of photo identification, and
  • A document that shows proof of Regina residency, like a utility or phone bill with your name and Regina address on it.

Prefer to sign up in person? No problem! Staff members at any RPL location would be happy to assist you.

Disclaimer: The borrower is responsible for all material checked out on their Regina Public Library card and will be required to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing material lost or damaged while on loan to the borrower. Regina Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss to persons, property or equipment sustained as a result of using or consulting Regina Public Library material.

We also offer library cards for children (anyone under the age of 14), and cards for teachers, people living with print disabilities, and other community members who require access to specialty library services.

If you would like to register your children for a library card of their own, or learn more about specialty library cards, please visit a branch, email us or call 306-777-6000 for assistance during regular business hours.

Note: parents/guardians are responsible for all materials borrowed against their child's account and any monetary charges resulting from their child's use of the library.

Disclaimer: The borrower is responsible for all material checked out on their Regina Public Library card and will be required to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing material lost or damaged while on loan to the borrower. Regina Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss to persons, property or equipment sustained as a result of using or consulting Regina Public Library material.

If you don’t live in Regina, please contact your local Saskatchewan public library for assistance with getting a library card.

We have community library cards for customers who have no proof of address. You're welcome to borrow up to 4 items from any Regina Public Library location.

If you would like to receive a community library card, or learn more about community library cards, please visit a branch, email us or call 306-777-6000 for assistance during regular business hours. 

Disclaimer: The borrower is responsible for all material checked out on their Regina Public Library card and will be required to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing material lost or damaged while on loan to the borrower. Regina Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss to persons, property or equipment sustained as a result of using or consulting Regina Public Library material.

Let us know that your card has been lost or stolen as soon as possible. Visit a branch, call 306-777-6000, or send us an email.

Library cards expire every three years. If you have an email address or a phone number that can receive text messages on file with us, you will receive a notice alerting you that your library card is about to expire so you can renew it before your service is interrupted. 

If your card is expired or you need your PIN reset, we’re happy to help! Call our hotline at 306-777-6000, email us, or visit us at any of our locations. Some specialty cards must be renewed in person.

If you already have a library card from any public library in Saskatchewan, you don’t need to register for another one. Yours will work at any public library in the province!

Library Account

Begin by logging into your account. Once you have logged in you can:

  • View and renew items currently checked out (if renewable)
  • Learn the status of your requests
  • Check if you have overdue fines
  • See the programs for which you have registered
  • View your personal information
  • See and update your notification preferences
  • Change your Personal Identification Number (PIN)
  • Enable and view your reading history
  • Create a username

You can update your email address or your phone number in the settings area of your account:

  • Log into your library account.
  • Click My Account.
  • Click My Settings.
  • Update your email address, phone number, and your contact preferences.
  • Click Submit.

Mailing address changes can be made via Express Address or by contacting us at any RPL location.

Your account allows you to set a Username to use instead of a library card number.

Your username must be between 4 - 50 characters long with no spaces and must start with a letter but can contain numbers.

You can use your username to:

  • log in to your library account
  • place holds on library material
  • access our public computers and loanable laptops
  • access most of our digital services
  • register for programs

To set a username:

  1. Log in to your library account.
  2. Click on My Account.
  3. Click on My Settings.
  4. Click on Change Username
  5. Enter the username you would like to use and then verify the name.
  6. Click Submit.

If you need to change your username, simply follow the same steps.

Note: staff members cannot see your username.

If you have an email address on file with us, you can reset your own PIN.

Don't have an email address on file with us? No problem! Contact us at 306-777-6000 or by emailing us. Please have your library card and identification nearby as we will ask you verification questions to protect the security of your account.

Notices

The types of notifications available to you depend on the method by which you choose to be notified.

  • Telephone and print:
    • overdue
    • hold pickup and cancellation
    • billing
  • Email and text messaging:
    • due date reminder
    • overdue
    • hold pickup and cancellation
    • billing
    • account expiry alert

If you would like to change your notification method or contact information, you can do so in the Settings area of your account online.

Check your library account to be sure we have your correct email address. 

If we have your correct email address, then the most likely problem is that our messages are sitting in your spam or junk folder or are being blocked by a spam filter. Add the reginalibrary.ca domain to your address book or whitelist as the first step to dealing with the spam filter. You should also whitelist the following address: support@messagebee.uniquelibrary.com.

For users of Hotmail and Yahoo: These corporations use a technique called message deferral (grey-listing) that can cause extreme delays in messages reaching such accounts. The library has optimized our systems to account for this, but we cannot guarantee that customers using these services will receive their notices in a timely fashion (or at all). We would strongly recommend monitoring your account through the My Account section of this site or using another email account for notices from the library.

For users of Sasktel: If you are using a tablet or smartphone, ensure that you are checking your junk mail folder though the web interface to Sasktel email. The junk mail folder displayed on tablets and smartphones is often not synced with the junk mail folder on the web interface. As well, be sure that you have not set up your account to automatically delete spam. Finally, be aware that the default setting for Sasktel's spam filter is very aggressive. You may wish to consider adjusting your filter strength.

Text messages from RPL come from 306.517.2697. Other library systems in SILS have their own dedicated numbers for text messaging.

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