Library Cards

Card privileges are available to all residents of Michigan.  Macomb County Library also accepts library cards issued by those libraries belonging to the Suburban Library Cooperative.  Library cards are free and will be issued upon in-person application at the library.  Minors (under age 16) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

A valid Michigan driver's license or state identification card with current address must be presented by applicants age 16 and older.  Those lacking the above may present two of the following types of identification:

• Property tax receipt
• Voter registration card
• Utility bill
• Bank statement dated within the last 6 weeks
• Michigan motor vehicle registration

Cardholders are responsible for all use of their library cards.  Macomb County Library should be notified immediately of loss or theft of the card.  Replacement cards cost $2.00.

Loan Periods

All materials belonging to Macomb County Library circulate for a three-week loan period.  The exception is Sams Photofacts, which circulate for one week.

Customers who check out materials from the County Library that are owned by libraries in the Suburban Library Cooperative will be assigned due dates by the owning library.  The loan periods may be shorter than those of the County Library.

Cardholders who have email addresses in their library record will receive a "courtesy notice" two days prior to the due date for library loans.

Renewing Library Materials

All materials owned by Macomb County Library and libraries belonging to the Suburban Library Cooperative may be renewed according to the renewal policy of the owning library if no other customer is waiting.  Each library sets its own renewal limit.  Macomb County Library allows two renewals if no other customer is waiting.

Materials can be renewed four ways:

• In Person at the library.
• By calling Macomb County Library (586) 286-6660 during business hours.
• By automated telephone using your library card and PIN:  (586) 203-8725.
  1-877-270-1273  (from anywhere in U.S.)
• Online:  go to the IBistro search page.  Select "My Account" on the library catalog toolbar.  Select "Renew My Materials."  Note:  renewal may be denied if fines are owed for lost or overdue materials.

To renew interlibrary loans from libraries outside the Suburban Library Cooperative call the Macomb County Library (586) 286-6660

Fees and Fines

Library users having fines or fees in excess of $5 will lose their privileges until those charges are paid.

Library users are responsible for materials and equipment checked out to them.  Materials or equipment that are returned with damage will be assessed costs. 

*  The purpose of the library's overdue fines is to encourage return of the library's materials.  You will be given every opportunity to return materials before replacement and processing fees are assessed.