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Library Card Application

Use this form to register a library card for either yourself or a child you care for. This form may also be used for card renewals. Dearborn Heights library cards are available to anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or owns property in Dearborn Heights. To obtain a library card, you must provide identification and proof of eligibility. In addition, minors must have the permission of a parent or guardian. We cannot issue or renew cards for anyone who does not meet these criteria. If you are not eligible for a Dearborn Heights library card, please contact your city or township's local library and request a card through them. If they are a member of The Library Network, you will be able to use the card they give you to reserve and check out items at over 60 different TLN member libraries in our area. Dearborn Heights Libraries are a proud member of TLN and will happily honor cards issued by other libraries in the network. Library card holders have access to a wide variety of books, magazines, videos, audio material, and various computer services like PC/internet access, printing, and more. You will also be able to take advantage of numerous online resources, and discounted or free tickets to sites across Michigan, all free of charge. For additional information, please review our Policies page or use our Contact form. We try to process all online applications within 2 business days.

Please answer these three questions so that we can tailor the application for you.

To get started, please choose one:
I am applying for a new library card for either myself or someone I am the legal guardian of.
I already have a library card and simply need it renewed. (A new card will not be issued.)
Is this application for yourself or for someone else?
The library card I am applying for or renewing is for myself. I am over the age of 18.
The library card I am applying for or renewing is for my child or someone I am the legal guardian of.
Qualification. Please select one

Dearborn Heights Library will issue a card to anyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property in Dearborn Heights. Please select one qualifying condition from the list above.


Application

Cardholder info:

Cardholder's Date of Birth
Month
Day
Year

This number will only be used to send you information about materials you've checked out, such as when they are due back, or when a hold you have requested comes in.

Text message notifications preference

Would you like text message notifications when materials are due or your holds have come in? (Note: We only ever send reminders about items you've checked out or have requested.)

Phone Carrier

If you answered yes to opt-in to text message notifications, please tell us your phone carrier.

Would you like email reciepts of transactions and notifications when materials are due or your holds have come in? (Note: We only ever send reminders about items you've checked out or have requested.)

If registering a minor as the cardholder, please enter the full name of the parent or guardian who is signing for the child.


If registering a minor as the cardholder, enter the information for the parent or guardian whose name is on this form.


Please take a picture and upload a copy of the back of your valid driver's license or State ID.


File types accepted are JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF (Apple), and PDF.

Please take a picture and upload a copy of the back of your valid driver's license or State ID.


File types accepted are JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF (Apple), and PDF.

If you are not a resident of Dearborn Heights, enter the name and address of the Dearborn Heights-based business where you work, the address of a property you own in Dearborn Heights, or the name of the Dearborn Heights-based school the applicant attends. If the applicant is a K-12 student, also include the name of their teacher and their classroom number.


If you are a non-resident applying for a card, you must provide proof of eligibility. This can be a paystub showing your work address, a school ID card, etc.


File types accepted are JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF (Apple), and PDF.


Home Library

Select the branch you would like to be your home library.


How would you like to receive your library card?

Please be aware that delivery is only available to Dearborn Heights addresses.


eNewsletter Sign-up
Yes, I would like to receive the library e-newsletter once per month
No, I decline to receive the monthly e-newsletter

Lastly, would you like to sign up for our once-monthly e-newsletter? Sent at the first of each month, we highlight upcoming news and free-to-participate programming.

Finishing up: When you click the Submit button below, the form will clear and you will be taken back to the homepage. This will mean you have submitted your application successfully!

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