Getting a Midland Park Memorial Library Card

A valid library card is required to borrow all materials from the Midland Park Memorial Library. The Midland Park Memorial Library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) and observes the reciprocal borrowing policies established by the cooperative. According to BCCLS policy, a person may have one and only one card registered in the system. Presentation of a library card to borrow library materials, or for any other library function requiring presentation of a card, constitutes representation that the presenter is the legitimate cardholder. BCCLS libraries are entitled to request identification from any person presenting a library card.

Residents of Midland Park, may apply for a free library card. The process is quick and easy.

1. Visit the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library.

2. Show identification. We accept the following forms of ID as valid. They must have a Midland Park address:

-Valid NJ driver's license

-Utility bill

-House or apartment lease contract or property purchase agreement -Tax bill for Midland Park property

-An official piece of mail from a government agency

-Bank Statement

We do not accept a P.O. Box as proof of residency.

Children

Children under 18 years of age who are residents of Midland Park are welcome to apply for a library card, but a parent or a guardian must accompany them. The parent or guardian must show proof of Midland Park residency and provide emergency contact information for children under the age of eighteen.

Renewal of Library Card

Cards are renewed every three years by showing proof of current residency. A child may renew a card whenever a parent or guardian shows proof of residency.

Privileges include:

  • Full borrowing, with the ability to directly reserve, through staff or home computers, videos and DVDs and all library materials.

  • All Midland Park materials are available and can be reserved through the staff or through the BCCLS website.

  • First access to, or registration for, all Library adult, young adult and children's programs and special events - many are open only to Midland Park Cardholders.

  • Professional Reference service.

  •  Remote access to the Library Catalog & Databases using any electronic device including computers, smart phones, and tablets to look up and reserve items during hours when the library is closed.

Cardholder Responsibilities

Cardholders are responsible for all items charged to the card. Library cards are non-transferable. In accordance with borough ordinance unreturned, unpaid items may result in court action.

Cardholders must report a change of name or address information promptly.

Cardholders must report a lost or stolen card as soon as possible. The library card will be blocked immediately to prevent further use.

Lost Cards

Lost or damaged cards may be replaced for a fee of $3.

Non-Resident Library Cards

The Midland Park Memorial Library does not participate in the BCCLS pay card program, however courtesy cards may be issued to an employee of a Midland Park business providing that they do not reside in a town with a BCCLS library or a town with open borrowing privileges. The patron can only borrow items from Midland Park Memorial Library.

To qualify for a Courtesy Card:

  • Individual must show either a current pay stub or a letter of authorization from their employer written on business letterhead.

  • Once approved, a Courtesy Card will be issued valid for one year.

  • Authorization must be reissued yearly thereafter.

  • Courtesy Cards are only valid at the Midland Park Memorial Library and must remain on file at the library.

  • Holder may request inter-library loans.

PIN (Personal Identification Number)

If you do not yet have a PIN, please ask for one the next time you visit the Circulation Desk. A PIN enables you to view your library card account and see items you have checked out or have on reserve, renew items before they become overdue, cancel requests and view a list of outstanding fines.

Loss of Privileges

Failure to comply with library card policy could result in revocation of privileges.