“Widespread access to the materials and services our public libraries provide is critical,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Implementing this new online application and digital library card is a significant step in ensuring connection to these resources for more residents.”
Montgomery County residents age 18 and older and adult residents of the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun or Prince William Counties in Northern Virginia can now verify their identity using MCPL’s online registration form, which aligns with the MCPL Library Card Policy.
These digitally validated accounts will follow the same policies and procedures as accounts issued in person.
Children under 18, nonresidents and customers who qualify for a card because they work or attend school in Montgomery County, but do not live in one of the partnering jurisdictions, will still need to apply for a library card in person. This process can be found on the MCPL website under the “In-Person Application” section. Particular card types, such as educator and business/institution, will continue to follow the existing application policies and procedures.
New and existing customers now have the option to add their library card to a smartphone digital wallet. This feature allows cardholders to access their library card without carrying a physical card. New customers who sign up with the updated online registration form will receive a link to do so in their confirmation email. Current cardholders can click here and log-in to their account to add their existing library card to their smartphone wallet.
Visit the MCPL website to view MCPL’s extensive resources.
