How To Apply For A Library Card:

• Visit any MLC library to fill out an application and verify your information with a government-issued photo ID and a bill or document stating your name and your current address. This document may be an occupancy permit, electric bill, statement of insurance, tax document, etc.
• New library card users are, also, welcome to submit an online application from here or to follow the link found on our website banner under Get a Library Card. After filling out the online form, come into any MLC library to verify your information with a government-issued photo ID and a bill or document stating your name and your current address. This document may be an occupancy permit, electric bill, statement of insurance, etc.

Who Can Get A Library Card:

There are four different types of cards available through the Richmond Heights Memorial Library:

1.) Resident cards: All persons residing in Richmond Heights, MO are entitled to a resident card.

2.) The following libraries are members of the Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County (MLC): Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, Valley Park and Webster Groves. These libraries share an automation system, patron database, and online catalog. A card from one of the MLC libraries is valid at all member libraries. A patron in good standing at one of these libraries may borrow books from another’s collection. Residents of MLC municipalities other than Richmond Heights must get their MLC cards through their home library.

3.) Non-residents who are entitled to a free borrower’s card (some restrictions on services may apply – the card entitles the holder to borrowing privileges):

a. Persons residing in the districts of the St. Louis Public Library, the St. Louis County Library, the St. Charles City/County Library, the Scenic Regional Library and the Jefferson County Library systems.
b. Persons not living in Richmond Heights or one of the above districts but who:

• Teach in Richmond Heights schools
• Own property in Richmond Heights
• Work for the City of Richmond Heights
• Operate a business in Richmond Heights — Property and business owners must show a current personal property tax receipt or business license.

4.) Paid non-resident cards: Non-residents other than those covered in the above categories may purchase a non-resident card for $50.00 per year.

Library Cards for Kids & Teens:

Patrons under 18 years of age must have their applications signed by a parent or legal guardian. It is a parent or legal guardian’s responsibility to monitor their children’s checkouts. In signing a minor child’s card application, a parent or legal guardian must agree to the following statement:

I (printed name) _________________________ am the PARENT___ or LEGAL GUARDIAN___ of the minor child whose name is (printed child’s name) _____________________. I am aware that such child has a library card granting access to the content at Richmond Heights Memorial Library, which may include print or electronic materials of books, periodicals, trade information, websites, or the like and that such information may include both fiction and nonfiction written information and that some 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 my Child’s behavior and consumption of content, in any and all forms.

I provide consent for my Child to check out content and utilize Library resources.

Renewing Your Library Card:

Library cards for all MLC libraries (including Richmond Heights) must be renewed every two years. To renew your card, stop into any MLC library. Staff will ask you to verify the information on your card to make sure nothing has changed. If nothing has changed, your card is renewed. In the case that something has changed, the information will be updated and the card renewed. If an address needs to be updated, staff will ask you for proof of address from a government-issued photo ID, occupancy permit with your name on it or an official bill (such as a household electric, gas, internet bill, insurance statement, etc.)

You may also send an email to info@rhmlibrary.org to request that your card be renewed.

Due Dates:

All materials from the Richmond Heights Memorial Library check out for three weeks except for books and DVDs marked at HOT. These only check out for 2 weeks and can not be renewed.

Renewing Materials:

Books, music CDs and DVDs can be renewed up to three times as long as a hold hasn’t been placed on the item by another patron. In that case, the item can not be renewed.

HOT books and DVDs cannot be renewed.

Chromebooks and Kits on Demand/Connectivity Kits cannot be renewed.

Launchpads and STEAM Kits cannot be renewed.

Fines & Fees:

All Richmond Heights Memorial Library material are exempt from overdue fines with the exception of the following materials:

Interlibrary Loan will have an overdue charge of $0.10 per day, $5.00 maximum charge.
Equipment will have an overdue charge of $0.10 per day, $5.00 maximum charge.

Chromebooks and Kits on Demand/Connectivity kits will have the full replcament fee of $399.00 applied to your library account until the all parts are returned.
Telescopes will have an overdue charge of $5.00 per day, $300 maximum charge.

Patrons will still be charged the replacement cost for lost and damaged materials. The maximum amount of billed items or fines allowed on a library card is $10. Balances of $10 or more must be paid before the card can be used again.

Customizing Your Notices and Library Card Settings

To customize your library account settings, sign into your account here using your full library barcode number and PIN. The default password is 1234 or the last 4 digits of your phone number. Once logged in, click on Account Settings on the lower left of the screen. Here you will be able to set your preferred pick-up library for holds, your hold notification settings, change your PIN, as well as your Hoopla and Libby preferences.