If you wish to obtain a membership, you must apply for one at the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library and show valid Identification (example: Driver's Licence) at the time. Regular memberships expire after two years and must be renewed in person at the library. At this time, you must also pay any outstanding fees. You will not be granted a renewal if you have any outstanding fines or overdue books. Please see below for more specific information on becoming a member.

Residents of the Madawaska Valley Township

Any residents or ratepayers of the Madawaska Valley Township may apply for a free membership at the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library. If you reside or own a cottage or any property in the Township of Madawaska Valley there will be no charge, but you must provide proof that you reside or own property in this township.

Residents of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan

If you are wishing to obtain a membership with the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library you must adhere to the above criteria, however, if you are a resident of one of this township which contracts with the library for library services, you will have to pay an annual fee of $25.00 per household. This fee will allow you to borrow resources from the library for one year. You may also pay the  fee on a quarterly basis ($6.25 for 3 months).

Non-Residents

If you are a non-resident, (i.e. not from any of the above townships) you may still apply to be a member of the library for a fee of $40.00 per family per annum, or $10.00 for 3 months minimum.

Age Requirements

• A person of any age may become a member of the Barry's Bay and Area Public Library
• Ages 1-12 will obtain a children's card and must have a parent sign for them
• Ages 13 -17 will receive a Young Adults card
• Ages 18+ will receive an Adult's Card.