GMPL Library Card
A valid ID is one of the following:
- Driver's License
- State ID
- Military ID
- Minors ages 12-17 may sign up for a card without a parent or guardian, but checkouts are limited.
Minors under the age of 11 may sign up for a card only with a parent or guardian.
All new patrons are limited to 5 items per checkout during the first 45 days. Once that time has passed, the card is automatically updated to allow full access, as per our patron guidelines.
The limits of temporary status are described below:
- 5 total checkouts - a combination of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, Blu-Rays, and audiobooks.
- Limited to one (1) TV series at one time.
- Limited to one (1) Video Game at one time.
The Customer Service Desk can assist with any questions regarding borrowing privileges.
Explore Card - Access digital content
Register Here (form currently accessible with PC or iPad only)
If you don’t have an Library card already, the Explore card will give you access to our eCollection including our databases, Overdrive, Kanopy and others. Patrons applying for our Explore Card are not limited on use of our eResources, but Overdrive is limited to 20 items at one time for any type of card.
Once you have registered online, you can choose to come into the library, show valid ID and receive an GMPL card. With your actual card, you can check out materials we have in the building such as board games, video games, books, movies, music and more.
Student Library Cards
These cards are issued to students in our service district (Midview School District borders). Opt-out is available on the form received from the school. All student cards have the following limits.
- 5 total checkouts at one time - Includes books, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines.
- Young Adult or Juvenile collection materials only at this time.
- Equipment, games, kits, or other objects are not available for checkout on student cards.
- Cannot checkout if there are overdue materials or lost/damaged charges (applies to all types of library cards).
- Once a student graduates or leaves school their student card is disabled, but it may be converted to a standard adult account at the age of 18. Stop by the Library to make this change as a valid Ohio identification is required for cards.
Students may also have a standard Grafton-Midview Public Library card in addition to their student card, which has the normal loan limits for any Juvenile or Young Adult account. Most standard cards require a responsible party.