Get a Card

Read library Card and MPL "A Powerful Community Treasure" Card

Get A Library Card At Any MPL Locations! MPL has a number of card types for all ages, and getting a card can be based on a number of criteria, such as living in Center Township, owning a business or property in Center Township, being a student, teacher, or a foster child, or other conditions.

 

Never Had A Card Before?

If you haven’t had a card before or it’s been a while, apply for a library card here! Then stop in within 14 days of applying to show a photo ID ad get a physical card.

Need to Renew Your Card?

Click the link below to fill out the information needed to renew your library card. An email will be sent after 48 hours to let you know it’s active. Stop in to the library location of your choose within 14 days of renewing to show a photo ID.

Policies

To get a library card you must agree to Muncie Public Library Borrowing Guidelines and Policies.

View the Borrower Guidelines.

Circulation Policies

Name Type Last Updated Next Review
Circulation Policy Circulation
Fines and Fees Policy Circulation

My Account

Enter your library card number and PIN (the last four digits of your phone number or a four-digit number you chose when signing up for your card) or your EZ login to access your account online.

View

  • List of items currently checked out
  • Request items
  • Place, freeze, or cancel holds
  • Pay fines and fees

Access My Account

Loan Periods

  • 4 Hours …. Laptops (In-House Use Only)

  • 3 Days …. Blockbuster DVDs

  • 7 Days …. Games/Board Games, CDs

  • 14 Days …. DVDs. New Fiction/Non-Fiction, Hotspots

  • 28 Days …. Fiction/Non-fiction, Books on CD

  • eMaterials …. Specific providers, item limitations, and loan periods vary depending on current subscriptions.

Library Services

Accessibility

Muncie Public Library strives to provide services, collections, and spaces to everyone in a welcoming, accessible environment. To request reasonable accommodations to participate in a program, fill out a Disability Accomodation Request form at least one week in advance.

Ask for Recommendations

Are you in search of your next book or movie? Fill out an Ask for Recommendations form and let us suggest some for you!

Blockbuster Collection

It's a movie lover's lucky day when you check our Blockbuster shelves. This special collection of new releases turns over quickly with three-day loans, no holds, and no renewals.