Student library cards are limited borrowing cards for Prince George's County K-12 students, which provide full access to online library resources and other library services. The registration process is streamlined to reduce barriers to access.
K-12 students in Prince George's County. The student's enrollment in school acts as proof of residency in the county.
Complete a student library card application at any of our branch libraries. Required information includes your name, address, birthday and school information.
Three (3) items may be borrowed at a time. Students may not borrow entertainment DVDs or materials from other library systems (ILL).
There will be no overdue fines or fees charged to student library card accounts, however, materials must be returned. Lost items will prevent future borrowing. Please visit any branch library to discuss lost items and use of student cards.
Yes, once the application is completed and signed and the parent/guardian identification is shown.
Prince George's County residents can access the Online Library, reserve materials or book a meeting room all without visiting the library. Virtual cards expire every three (3) years. Non-Prince George's County residents may also apply for a virtual card that will expire after six (6) months. You may visit any PGCMLS branch library to upgrade to a physical library card. Photo ID is required.
To sign up for a virtual library card, please follow these directions:
You will receive this message: Your Virtual Library Card number is PACREG followed by six digits (PACREG******). Your PIN is the password you chose on the registration form. You will be able to use this number and PIN for some of the Library’s online services. To access all of the Library’s services, go to your home library with a photo ID and proof of residence to get your physical library card.
If your card is lost or stolen, please report it immediately. You are responsible for all items borrowed up until the time you report it lost or stolen. You can get a replacement library card free of charge. Visit any branch library with photo ID and proof of address.
Library cards expire every three years.
Since people frequently move, expiration dates provide an opportunity to update contact information and delete accounts no longer in use. Having an accurate count of active users is useful for library planning.
To renew your library card, visit a branch with photo ID and proof of address.
Yes. Replacement library cards are free. Please visit any branch library for assistance.
The maximum number of items you may have checked out on your library card at any time is 75.
You can place a request, or hold on materials from our catalog that are currently checked out. When you place a request, you will be notified by phone or email as soon as that item becomes available for checkout.
MARINA is a free, statewide interlibrary loan (ILL) system for requesting materials PGCMLS does not own from other public library systems in Maryland. Materials requested through Marina are delivered to the PGCMLS branch of your choice. Access MARINA here.
If the item you wish to request is not available via MARINA or if you have questions, ask a librarian at any PGCMLS branch for assistance.
Through COHS, students may earn a certificate in the following areas:
Please visit our Borrowing Technology page for more information!
Outreach Services can be reached at 240-573-5070 if you have any questions.
Yes, all items will automatically renew three days before they are overdue, with up to three renewals if there are no reserves on the item. The new renewal due date will be the full loan period added to the original due date.
You can renew your checked out items from your Library Account screen. To log in:
*Your password/pin will initially be the last four digits of the primary telephone number listed on your record. Once you log on to your account you may customize the password should you wish.
Telephone: 301-333-3111 (backup: 301-333-3112 and 240-573-5011)
*Your password will initially be the last four digits of the primary telephone number listed on your record. You may log on to your account online to customize the password should you wish.
The date listed on your checkout receipt is the return or due date for your item. If you return materials after the due date, we charge a fine for every day late that the Library is open. When you return materials late and don't pay the fine, the amount owed is added to your record.
The Library attempts to contact customers about overdue materials either by an automated phone message or an email message.
Administrative Office
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD 20774
Tel: (301) 699-3500
TTY: (301) 808-2061
Adminstrative Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
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