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Library Cards and Use Policy
Who is eligible for a library card from Cass District Library?
Persons who reside in Cass District Library’s legal service area may apply for a library card at no charge. The legal service area includes the following Cass County townships:
- Calvin
- Howard
- Jefferson
- LaGrange
- Mason
- Milton
- Newberg
- Ontwa
- Penn
- Porter
- Pokagon
- Volinia
Cass District Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with Wood Memorial-Marcellus Township Library, Dowagiac District Library and Van Buren District Library. If you have a valid library card from either of these libraries, you are eligible to borrow books from Cass District Library and its branches at no charge.
How can I apply for a library card?
To register for a card, you must provide the library with the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Business address (if any)
- Telephone number (preferably more than one)
- Birth date
Consent from a parent or legal guardian will be required for a minor. Registration forms may be sent home with minors for adult signature.
One of the following documents will be accepted as proof of residency:
- Driver’s license
- Tax receipt
- Voter registration card
- Michigan identification card
- Property deed
- Utility bill
- Bank checks with imprint of name and address or mortgage/lease agreement
Library cards are valid for three years; out-of-district cards are valid for one year. Proof of current residency will be required at the time of renewal. A library card that has expired or has not been claimed for 6 months shall be withdrawn. Library cards will not be issued or renewed for customers or institutions with outstanding fines, fees or bills.
How can I renew my library card?
To renew your library card, you may visit any branch location, call the Main Branch circulation desk at (269) 357-7822 ext. 107 or email gporter@cass.lib.mi.us. If any of your information has changed, such as name or address, the renewal will be valid for three months, after which time you must provide valid proof of residency in person at any branch location.
Education Cards
The Cass District Library wishes to support all students and educators in pursuit of utilizing library services and programs. An Education Card will be issued at no charge to any person attending school or employed at a school in Cass County upon proof of enrollment or employment and verification of permanent residence.
What if I am not eligible, but still would like a card?
Persons who are not eligible (i.e., those who live outside of the library’s legal service area) may register for a library card by paying an annual $45.00 registration fee. This “non-resident” card will expire one year from the date of activation and may be renewed for another year at a cost of $45.00. Out-of-state residents may register by paying an annual registration fee of $80.00. The same activation and expiration stipulations apply.
Applying for a Digital Card
If you are a Cass County resident who resides in our service area, CDL is happy to remotely sign you up for a library card so you can access thousands of free downloadable books, audiobooks, and movies through OverDrive and Hoopla. Please allow 24 hours for processing. Email the following information to Circulation Manager, Gabby Porter, at gporter@cass.lib.mi.us:
- Name
- Address
- Township
- Phone Number
- Date of Birth
- School District
Please note that cards issued electronically are valid for three months, after which time you must provide proof of residency in person at any branch location.
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