Get a Library Card

Get started today by visiting one of our twenty branch locations. You’ll need:

  • Photo/Government ID
  • One proof of current address (can be your photo/government ID if it displays your current address)
  • Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will complete the minor’s registration and assume responsibility for the account.
  • To be eligible to receive a CMRLS Library Card, you must live, work, or attend school in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith Counties, or an adjoining county in Mississippi. There is a non-resident library card fee option.
  • Questions? Click here to email us, call 601-825-0100, or visit your local CMRLS branch location

Types of Library Cards

CMRLS LIBRARY CARD

Acorn Card

  • Fine Free card for vulnerable adults and patrons 18 and under.
  • Must live, work, attend school, or own property in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, or Smith Counties.
  • Parental consent is required.
  • May check out 2 items at a time.
  • Cardholders 17 years and under may not check out video games, DVDs, and BluRay discs.

    Resident Library Card

    • Must live, work, attend school, or own property in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, or Smith Counties.
    • Accepted identification to prove residency:
      • MS Driver’s license.
      • Photo ID (state, work, school, etc.)
      • Utility/telephone bill/lease (showing current address)
    • Must be 18 years old to apply without parent or guardian.

      Nonresidential Library Card

      • A $25 annual fee is charged to anyone who does not live, work, attend school, or own property in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, or Smith Counties.
      • All members of a family, including minor children may have NonResident cards if all reside at address given.
      • Parent/Guardian must sign library card for minor children and will be responsible for fines.

        Guest Pass

        • A one-time only pass for anyone living outside the service area and showing a valid ID, to use the public access computers.
        • Must be 18 or older.

          Computer Only Card

          • A card for anyone showing a valid ID, completing an application, and wishing to only use the library’s public access computers.
          • This may be upgraded to full access to the library at any time.

            Homeschool Card

            • Rules that apply to the teacher’s card apply to Homeschool Card.
            • The patron must present a current copy of the “Certificate of Attendance” issued by the county in which they reside. This must be updated each year upon renewal of the library card.

              Teacher Card

              • Teachers who are employed by a school district in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith counties are eligible for our Teacher Card.
              • Teachers will have a separate card to check out materials that will be used in their classroom.
              • School identification card must be presented to be eligible for this card.
              • Loan period is four weeks.
              • Late fines will be waived as a professional courtesy to the teacher. This will only be applied to materials that are being used in the classroom.
              • The Teacher Card cannot be used for personal checkout; therefore, fines and fees on their personal cards will be the responsibility of the teacher and must be paid.