FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Your first library card is free!
If you lose your library card, it costs $2 to replace.
If you lose your library card, it costs $2 to replace.
Library cards are issued during open hours, except for 15 minutes prior to closing.
Library cards can be used at any MCMLS location, Lonestar College library locations, and most Harris County Libraries.
The PIN number on your account is the last 4 digits of the phone number on file.
Please visit any of our locations with a valid photo ID. If your ID does not have your current address, please bring a current bill, lease, car insurance, etc. that shows your new address.
Please visit any of our locations and bring a valid photo ID with the current address. The cost for a replacement card is $2.00. Cash or check is accepted.
If you are using OverDrive, please contact your library so that staff can merge your digital checkouts and holds with your new card number. If you are using Hoopla, you can go to Settings > Library Settings in your account to change your library card and PIN number.
You can view your holds and checkouts under My Account on the top menu.
Your library card may have expired or your fines may be over the $25 limit. Please call or visit any location for assistance.
This means your library card has expired and needs to be renewed. Library cards expire every two years.
To renew your library card:
To renew your library card:
- Please visit any of our 7 locations and bring your current photo ID with the correct address.
- All fines must be paid at the time of renewal.
- Full access library cards cannot be renewed online.