Get a Library Card

Adults (18+) can request a library card online. We’ll mail your card along with instructions for activating your card. Click here for a printable library card application.

Library Card FAQ’s

How do I get a library card?

When applying for a library card, please have a photo ID and a valid proof of address available.

All residents of Cole and Osage Counties, ages 5 and up, are eligible for a library card. Missouri River Regional Library also has agreements with libraries in Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Franklin, Gasconade, Maries, Miller,  Moniteau, and Warren counties and residents of those counties can get a reciprocal card. Patrons of these counties may use MRRL facilities at no charge and in exchange, MRRL patrons may use their facilities. Other Missouri residents may also use MRRL for an annual fee. Currently, the fee is $50 for an individual card or a family card.

Applicants age 5 to 17 years must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.

Applicants age 18 and up must present an ID (Drivers license, school ID, voter ID, etc.) with current address.

Temporary cards:

College students attending local universities may obtain a 1 year temporary card with proper student ID.

State legislators may also apply for a card.

Resident cards expire two years from issue date and are nontransferable. Only YOU may use your Library card. Please be aware that you will need the ID and current address information when you apply for a card.

Library Card Application

Parental Consent for Use of Library Cards By Minor

How do I renew my library card?

You can renew your card at the library, over the phone by calling 573-634-2464 or online.

How long may I check out items?

Books, audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs may be checked out for 3 weeks. The library automatically renews all eligible items twice past the original checkout date if they have not been requested by another patron. An email notification will be sent to cardholders outlining what items have been renewed. Walk-In best sellers and new DVDs have a one week checkout period. 

How many of each item may I check out?

You may check out 50 items at a time. However, other items do have the following limits:  Walk-in bestsellers and video games – 2 items; hot spots and kits -1 item.

What if I’m not finished with my items?

The library has automatic renewals for eligible items.  Email notifications inform patrons of what items have been renewed.  You may also renew your items in person, online or over the phone at 573-634-2464 before the due date.

How do I use the Library’s Catalog to access my account?

You can click on the MRRL Catalog, then click on “Log in” to get to your account information. You will be asked for your library card number.

What if I can’t make it to the Library and my items are due?

You have the following options if your items were not eligible for automatic renewals:

  • Self-renew your items online, using the catalog and logging into your account.
  • Call the library at 573-634-2464 and renew your items over the phone. Have you library card number ready!
  • Drop your items off at a drop box or branch location.
  • The library has a three day grace period. Please remember fines accrue from the due date if not returned by the 3rd day.
What if my items are overdue?

MRRL charges $.20 cents per day, per item, for overdue items. The library has a three day grace period for overdue items, but fines accrue from the due date if not returned by the 3rd day. 

Library Card Application

House # and street, Apt #
city, state, and zip
Is your Mailing Address different than your Residential Address?
How would you prefer to be notified of overdues, holds, bills etc.?
Which location would you prefer for picking up library materials placed on hold?
(Jefferson City)
(Linn)

As a patron of Missouri River Regional Library, I agree:

  • To be responsible for all items checked out on this card
  • To pay for damages to items checked out on this card
  • To pay the replacement cost of lost items
  • To report loss or theft of card immediately
  • To not lend this card to anyone else
  • To accept responsibility for all fines incurred
  • To abide by present and future rules of the library, including computer and Internet access policies

I understand that:

  • All cards expire every two years; renewals are free of charge
  • The replacement cost of a card is $1.00 if the card is lost or damaged

Parental Consent for use of Library Card by Minor

As the parent/guardian of the minor child whose name is stated above, I am aware that such child has a library card granting access to the content at Missouri River Regional Library. I understand this may include print or electronic materials of books, periodicals, databases, websites, or the like and that such information may include both fiction and nonfiction written information and that some electronic sources may include video or other interactive portions of content.

I understand that Library staff, directors, or other official persons affiliated with the Library do not have supervisory duty over my Child and that it is my responsibility to monitor the Child’s behavior and consumption of content, in any and all forms.

Please choose one of the following
By filling this out you understand that you have been informed in reviewing this consent form that you have access, as a patron of Library, to access the collection development policy of Library under 15 CSR 30-200.015, of Missouri State Regulations and that it is your responsibility to review the same if so desired.