Online Library Card Applications
We are currently accepting online applications for library cards for those who live, work, and attend school in Taylor. Fill out an application at this link to receive a library card number that can be used for access to all our online resources. To receive full privileges, you will need to show ID and proof of eligibility at the library.
Taylor library cards are free!
Your card can be used at over 60 different libraries in the TLN network. As a Taylor cardholder you have access to a wide variety of books, magazines, videos, and audio material at your fingertips. You may also take advantage of numerous online resources and discounted tickets to sites across Michigan, all free of charge.
Taylor Community Library cards are available to all individuals who live/own property in Taylor, attend school in Taylor, or can show proof of employment in Taylor. To obtain a library card, you must provide identification and proof of eligibility. Additionally, minors require a signature from a parent or guardian.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
- Drivers License
- State ID
- Passport
- Department of Defense ID
Acceptable forms of proof of eligibility include:
- MI drivers license or state ID with residential Taylor address
- School ID with photo
- Tax bill or receipt for current year
- Utility bill less than 3 months old with the applicant’s name
Your Library Account
You may access your account from home by logging onto our library catalog. There, you can view items checked out to your account, renew materials, or place holds on items from a variety of libraries and have them delivered for you to Taylor Community Library.
Should you lose your card, please let us know as soon as possible. We can issue you a new card for a fee of $2.00. Cards expire after 3 years. If you need to renew an expired library card, bring in your current proof of identification and elligibility, and we can assist you in updating your account.
Non-Residents
If your home library is a member of the TLN network of libraries you can receive a Temporary Card that will be good for 30 days and is limited to 3 checkouts only. We encourage you to visit your home library to obtain a permanent card.
For non-residents outside our shared network system we offer 2 types of cards: MILibraryCards and SAS Guest cards. For both cards, patron must already have a library card from their home library. Both of these cards are good for 1 year and are limited to 10 checkouts at a time. For more information regarding these cards, please talk to one of our friendly staff members.