Registration

Your Library Card

As a resident of Bloomfield Township, your library card is your key to the Bloomfield Township Public Library's services and collections. It provides you with borrowing privileges, access to your library account and more!

With your library card, you can: browse the catalog - request books and movies to borrow - look at your library account - download audiobooks and ebooks - borrow from another library - reserve a meeting room - register for a program - search a database - renew your library items - share a suggestion - add money and make copies on Library copiers - and so much more! It's the smartest card you'll have in your wallet!

If You Are Under 18

Minors

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Children can get a library card too! They just need to bring their parent or guardian who has a valid photo ID with them when they apply for their card. They must be able to sign for the card themselves.

If a parent or a guardian wishes to look at the library record of a minor child, he or she must present the minor's card. If the parent or guardian does not have the minor child's library card, he or she must present a valid photo ID with his or her name and current address on it. The last name on the ID or the address MUST match the last name or address on the minor's account in order to be accessed.

It is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian to determine whether a minor may use a library card at BTPL.

To apply for a library card click here.

If You Are A Resident

Applying for a library card

Anyone who lives or works in Bloomfield Township may apply for a library card. The following information is required to obtain a library card at the Circulation desk.

Please bring with you:

A valid photo ID such as driver's license or state ID showing residence in Bloomfield Township.
Recently moved? Please bring a valid photo ID and a recently postmarked bill, mortgage papers or rental agreement with your name and new address.

Work in Bloomfield Township? You are eligible for a library card with proof of employment and valid photo ID with current address. The same information is needed to update your library card. Cards are updated every three years for residents and every year for employees.

To apply for a library card you may visit the library in person or apply online by clicking here.

If You Do Not Live In Bloomfield Twp

Reciprocity

Not a resident of Bloomfield Township? If you live within The Library Network (TLN) service area, you may register for a card at your home library first and then bring your home library card and a photo ID to register here.

A nonresident with a library card for a library that is located in his or her community, is a current member of The Library Network and offers reciprocal borrowing of privileges to Bloomfield Township Public Library cardholders may use his or her home library card to register at BTPL to borrow books and other materials, subject to BTPL policies and procedures. Nonresidents who are not covered by a reciprocal borrowing agreement or a resident of The Library Network member library are welcome to visit and browse BTPL's collections, attend certain public events or programs and use BTPL guest computers for a limited amount of time subject to BTPL policies and procedures but may not borrow books or other materials or be entitled to other limited or restricted library services.