Your MCPL library card is the key to borrowing materials, downloading e-books, audiobooks, music, using our research databases and online learning tools, and much more.
You are eligible for a free MCPL card — at any age — if you
Apply at any MCPL branch and bring your Photo ID and proof of address.
Getting a card for a child under 18? Identification supplied by an accompanying adult is sufficient for a child under 18. Teens ages 13 to 18 may get a library card with photo identification if a parent is not present.
If you wish, you may bring a completed library card application, which is also available in Spanish.
Use your card at all MCPL branches and for our online resources.
Types of accounts
To renew your library card, bring your photo ID, proof of address, and current MCPL card or card # to any MCPL branch. If you have an account type that requires additional documentation as listed above (such as an Educator account or a Business/Institution account), you will need to provide the required documentation to renew the account as well.
Starting July 1, 2025, Regular Accounts must be renewed every 3 years. Other account types must be renewed annually. If you have an email address or phone number on file for email/text notifications, you will be notified 30 days before your account expires and will receive additional reminders as your account nears its expiration date. You can also check your account's expiration date at any time by logging into your MCPL account or contacting any MCPL branch.
Library accounts are confidential. By law, we can discuss your library account only with you. This applies to all cardholders, adults and children alike.
Bring photo ID and proof of address to any MCPL branch.
Your library account is private.