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Get or renew a library card
You need a library card to check out materials from the Petoskey District Library (PDL). You can register online, or learn how to apply in person.
What does "privilege has expired" mean? It means you have a Petoskey District Library card that needs to be renewed. Renew below.
Please allow up to one business day for a response to online registrations or renewals, or call us during open hours for immediate assistance, at 231-758-3100.
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Who can get a Petoskey library card?
If you live in, attend school, or work in the following service areas, you can get a library card:
- City of Petoskey
- Bear Creek Township
- Little Traverse Township
- Resort Township
- Springvale Township
If you are unsure if your address is within our service area, you can use this search to find out.
Student cards |
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If you attend school in the PDL service area, you can get a library card. You'll need to provide one of the following when applying:
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Employee cards |
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If you're an adult who works in the PDL service area and doesn't have a library card from one of our reciprocal or consortium libraries, you can get a library card from Petoskey District Library. You'll need to present current proof of employment (a recent check stub). |
Non-resident cards |
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Non-residents can purchase a PDL library card for a fee:
Call 231-758-3100 to purchase a card by phone. |
Consortium and reciprocal libraries |
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If you have a library card from any of the following consortium or reciprocal libraries, you can use your card at the Petoskey District Library. Similarly, your PDL card will work at any of these libraries:
*Cardholders from these libraries must bring proof of address and their home library card to our main desk in order to register. |
Apply in person
To apply in person, visit the Petoskey District Library (PDL) with a piece of ID that has your name and current address on it. You'll need to fill out a registration form to get a card.
Types of ID we accept |
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We accept the following types of ID:
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Under the age of 13?
If you are under the age of 13, you qualify for a library card with a parent or legal guardian signature. Read our general use policy guidelines for more information.
Manage my library materials
You can visit our online catalog to browse our collection, renew items, make requests and more.
View our General Use Policy for more information about managing your account.
Overdue or lost items
While we are a fine-free library, it is up to the patron to know and understand when their items are due. Patrons with overdue items will be notified in the following manner:
- At two weeks late, system generated notice #1 will be sent.
- At four weeks late, system generated notice #2 will be sent.
- At eight weeks late, items are moved into “assumed lost” and a system generated bill is sent. Return the items and all bills will be removed.
- At ten weeks overdue, patron will be sent to the library's collection agency if the total of lost items is over $75.
Please review the complete long-overdue policy for more information. If you have lost or damaged a library item, please call us at 231-758-3100 to chat about replacement options.