Starting January 1st, 2017, we will require each patron to present his or her library card or valid photo I.D. with current address when checking-out items or making hold requests.

As a reminder, you can use an App like Cardstar or Keyring to “carry” your library card on your phone.  We will scan your card from your phone, just as we would do with a physical card.

If you have a family member’s card on your phone, we will take that as permission to use that card.  If you bring-in a family member’s card (that of your spouse, child, parent, etc.), we will likewise assume that you have permission to use that card.

If you want to give a caregiver permission to use your card, you can ask us to put a note on your account indicating this preference.  That person would then need to present their own I.D. when using your card.

Showing a library card or I.D. is a standard library requirement, and it allows us to make sure that items are checked-out to the correct person each time.  We are also striving to protect your privacy by making sure that no unauthorized person has access to your account.

As a reminder, you can access your own PIN-protected account online anytime by going to our catalog.  Here you can renew items, make requests, build lists, and much more!