Library Card Information

Who Can Get a Card?

Residents located in the City limits of Three Rivers and Lockport Township service area can obtain library cards for free. Those living outside this area can still get an out of service area (OSA) card for an annual fee! Minors under eighteen (18) can apply for a juvenile card with a parent or legal guardian's signature. Furthermore, teachers from Three Rivers Community Schools can receive a teacher card, no matter where they reside.

How to Apply?

To acquire a card, it is essential to confirm your residency. This confirmation can be achieved through one of the following:

Valid Michigan Driver’s License
Valid Michigan ID card
Photo ID accompanied by a current paid property tax receipt.

In the absence of these documents, library staff will assess suitable identification and proof of residence based on at least two current paid receipts/legal mail that include your name and address.

Outside Our Service Area?

A nonresident fee is charged annually per household for those outside the service area, as follows. Each person within the household may have their own card.

For up to two individuals (single + 1) in one household: $50.00/year
For families of three or more in one household: $75.00/year
Seasonal cards are available for $30/4 months

My Card Isn't Working

Not to worry! Your card may just need a quick renewal! Remember, cards expire every year, and you can conveniently renew yours in person at the library.

What if I Lost My Card?

Great news! You can get a replacement for your lost library card for just $1.00!

How to Renew Your Items?

For items that belong to the Three Rivers Public Library:

Log in to your account either by clicking this link or click on catalog at the top right of the screen, click the LOG IN on the right side of the catalog screen. Log in with your library card number and pin which is the last four digits of the phone number you have on file with the library. Note, if your phone number has changed recently it does not automatically change the records on file at the library. If this is the case please contact the library to update your information.
Click on "My Account" on the right hand side of the page and then choose "Items Out" from the drop-down menu.
You should be able to see the items you have on your card. Click "renew item" for whichever item you'd like to renew.

Renewing Your MeL Items

For items that you checked out through MeL, our interlibrary loan service:

Go to MyMeLcat or go to mel.org and click on "MyMeLCat."
Select "Three Rivers Public Library" as your home library.
Login with your first and last name and library card number. Click "Submit."
You can now view your items out and can renew them.

For help with either of these procedures, call the library at (269) 273-8666 or contact our MeL Specialist at (269) 273-8666 ext. 103.