Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions. If you need further assistance, you can use our online form. Or, you can telephone a branch library.

GET A LIBRARY CARD

Come in person to an MFRL branch. Present a photo ID and verification of your mailing address. Library cards are free to full and part year residents, property owners, and students. For an annual fee of $25.00 per year, others may get a library card.

FIND AN ITEM FROM THE LIBRARY

Click on Catalog. Search by keyword, title, author, or subject. Or use the Catalog Search box at the top right of the webpage.

RENEW LIBRARY MATERIALS

Visit our Renew Materials and Manage Account page and type in your User ID (your barcode number) and your PIN. This will ensure that you are logged in to the Online Catalog throughout your session. From this screen you can Renew Your Materials, Review Your Account, Change your PIN and Update your address.

FIND EVENTS, CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

Click on Activities & Services.

FIND PERIODICAL ARTICLES

Click on Online Resources. Select Online Databases. Type in your library card number (barcode number) when requested. If you are inside the library, no card number is needed.

RESERVE LIBRARY MATERIALS

Click on Search Catalog. At the top right of the screen, log on with your User ID (your barcode number) and your PIN. Search for material, then click on the Details button of the material you want. Next, click on place hold on the left. When at the hold screen, click on the place hold button at the bottom to place your hold.

If you intended to place multiple items on hold, if you login in first (either through the Manage Account portal, or the top of the Catalog page) you will stay logged in through out your session.

RESERVE A MEETING ROOM

Information is located in our Activities & Services section.

RESERVE THE COMPUTER LAB

Telephone the Jessie-Peterman Memorial Library or Meadowbrook Library.

RESERVE A COMPUTER

Same day reservations are available by telephoning a branch library.

PAY FINES AND FEES

Fines and fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card in any branch library.

GET ITEMS FROM ANOTHER LIBRARY

MFRL transfers requested items from one branch to another for patrons at no charge. To request an item from outside the MFRL system, telephone a branch library. There is a $3.00 fee for each Interlibrary Loan.

 

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