GET A LIBRARY CARD
No Library card? No problem! View our different options below and you can be accessing materials, technology and other resources in no time.
Cardholders may borrow all circulating library materials and have access to computers and digital services. Cards must be renewed every 2 years. Cards are free of charge to Ohio residents.
Borrowers between ages 4-18 require a parental signature for financial responsibility. A parent must provide proof of the child with a record showing the child’s name and date of birth.
Gives you access to the Library’s digital services and materials, plus in-library computer use and mobile printing.
Renewed annually with full borrowing privileges of circulating materials, digital access, and in-library computer use.
$50 annual fee
Contact us to learn about our specialty library cards: Institutional, School, and Opportunity Cards.
Call 330-744-8636 or visit any of our branches.
FAQs
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Yes! PLYMC offers text message services through Shoutbomb. Patrons can receive text messages about their holds, nearly due items and overdue items.
Text messages are sent from 844.202.2649. Standard text rates may apply.
To sign up for Shoutbomb:
- Visit a PLYMC location
- Call us at 330.744.8636
- Email your library card number and phone number to ask@libraryvisit.org
Please note that you will continue to receive notices as you did before too. These include print and email notices.
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You can text commands to Shoutbomb at 844.202.2649 for information about your account.
Help – Complete list of command words
Help+Command – Get information on commands (listed below)
Notices – View which types of notices you are receiving
MyBooks – Status of all your library item
HL – List of hold items available for pick up
RL – List of items eligible for renewal. Text line # renew.
RI – List of items not eligible for renewal
RA – Renew all items
OL – List of overdue items
OI – List overdue items that can’t be renewed
OA – Renew all eligible overdue items
Holds – Hold notices Opt In/Out
Renew – Renew notices Opt In/Out
Overdue – Overdue notices Opt In/Out
MyCards – Display all library cards linked to text phone number -
By default, you will receive these notices: HOLDS, OVERDUE and RENEW. No further action is required. You can also sign up for these notices: FEES, ANNOUNCEMENTS and CLOSURE.
Each message type can be turned on or off any time after sign up. To toggle each on or off, text the keyword to 844.202.2649.
For example, text RENEW to 844.202.2649 to turn off renewal notices. Send the same keyword to turn the notices back on.
Please note that you will continue to receive notices as you did before too. These include print and email notices.
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Borrowing items from the Library of Things, opens a new window is free. However, kits returned with dirty items or items not put back in their carrying case correctly will result in a $10 cleaning fee.
If a major piece is missing or damaged (i.e., ball from a bocce set, pump for exercise ball, etc.), the patron will be charged $15 for each major piece. If a kit is returned in bad condition or with multiple broken or missing pieces then the patron will be charged the full replacement cost of the item.
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The loan period for items from the Library of Things, opens a new window varies. Items can be checked out for 7 or 21 days. Items cannot be renewed.