GETTING A LIBRARY CARD

 

eCard – Online Only

 

An eCard offers you online services to access from home or on your mobile devices such as:

• Streaming or downloading ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and magazines.
• Building your job skills or kickstarting your school year with our online learning tools.
• Accessing newspaper archives and genealogy resources.

Visit euclidlibrary.org/emedia to explore instant access to HOOPLA, Overdrive/Libby, Kanopy and all of our databases.

Note: If you already have a Euclid Library card and it is expired or blocked, please contact us at eCard@euclidlibrary.org or at 216-261-5300 extension 5189.

Apply for your eCard here. euclidlibrary.org/form/ecard-application

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about eCards

 

CARDS TO CHECKOUT ITEMS AT THE LIBRARY

 

Standard Library Cards – Adult and Children

Ohio residents may apply for a standard library card at the Check-out desk. Adult patrons may apply for a card for themselves or their children (see below) with proper identification such as a valid Ohio driver’s license or State identification and proof of address. Birth dates and driver’s license numbers are required on all library cards.

Minor children may receive a standard card with full borrowing privileges once a parent or guardian presents the required photo identification and proof of address. (see above) The parent or guardian’s name will be added to the child’s card along with their valid Ohio driver’s license or State identification number. Legal guardians must show proof of guardianship before the card will be issued. The child must be able to write their first name and be present when the card is issued.

 

ADDITIONAL TYPES OF LIBRARY CARDS

 

3 for Me Cards - Children

This card does not require a parent or guardian’s signature and may be issued to children 12 years of age or younger and can write their first name. The card may only be used at EPL and Holds cannot be placed. The child may check out up to 3 juvenile books only, use the library’s computers and have access to online resources such as tutoring, entertainment and other databases. Children may be issued a 3 for Me card in addition to a standard library card.

Teen Triad Cards - Teens

This card does not require a parent or guardian’s signature and may be issued to teens 13 – 17 years of age. The card may only be used at EPL and Holds cannot be placed. The teen may check out up to 3 books only, use the library’s computers and have access to online resources such as tutoring, entertainment and other databases. Teens may be issued a Teen Triad card in addition to a standard library card.

Educator Cards - Adults

In addition to a standard library card, an adult educator may apply for an Educator card. The purpose of this card is for educators to check out items for their students without using their personal library card. An educator card has a longer loan period of 42 days on most items and are financially responsible for checkouts. To learn more, visit our library and inquire at the Checkout desk.

Temporary Card - Adults

This card is for adults who are unable to qualify for a standard library card and is offered to new or temporary residents with photo identification, but without proof of address. Temporary cards have a reduced checkout limit, expire after one year and may be upgraded to a full privilege standard adult card once proof of address and proper identification is provided.

 

RENEWING EXPIRED CARDS OR REPLACEMENT CARDS

 

Renew Expired Cards from Home

Patrons with an expired card may have their card renewed and converted to an eCard after confirming specific personal information. Once the card is converted, the patron cannot check out physical items until proper identification is shown at the library. Call the library at 216-261-5300 extension 5189 for assistance.

Renew Card at the Library

Patrons with an expired card may have their card renewed or replaced (get a new card) after showing proper identification at the library. Children may have their parents or guardians show proper identification to obtain a replacement card. After proper identification is shown the card will be changed from an eCard to a card allowed to check out physical items at the library.

 

USING YOUR LIBRARY CARD AT THE LIBRARY TO CHECKOUT ITEMS

 

Possession of a library card implies permission to use the card to borrow materials and pick up holds. Possession of the card and knowledge of the last 4-digits of the telephone number implies permission to use the card and to have access to the account. Proper identification such as an Ohio driver’s license or State identification may be used by the owner of the card or any designated person on the account.

The library card which was used to place a hold must be the card used to pick up the hold.

An adult cardholder must be present and show proper identification to check out certain library items.

Please refer to our Circulation Policy for more information at euclidlibrary.org/about