How Do I? 

Print out the application form or get an application form at your library.

Photo ID and proof of current address are required. These could be a MN driver's license, MN State ID; employer's ID, plus anything that shows your present address. Library cards are free for all Plum Creek Residents.  Replacement cost for lost cards is $3.00.

There is no minimum age to obtain a library card, but if the user is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must be present and provide a photo ID and proof of address as they would for their own card.

• Go to the library catalog.
• Click "Log in to your account" in the upper right corner.
• Enter your login, which is your entire library card barcode number. Enter your password, which is the last four digits of your library card barcode number. If for some reason your login does not work, call the library for help in logging in.
• You're logged in! Now to place a hold type the word, phrase, author, title or subject you are looking for in the search field at the top of the screen and click "Go."
• Click "Place a Hold" on the item you wish to request.
• Click "Confirm Hold." Once you're item arrives at the library you will be notified and you have 1 week to pick it up.
• Can't find what you're looking for? You can also place holds following this process on MNLink.org, which searches all Minnesota libraries.

There is a book return at the front entrance of the library.

To check your due dates online, go to the library catalog. Use the login area on the right-hand side to enter your login, which is your library card barcode number, and then your password, which is the last four digits of your library card barcode number. Once logged on, you will see all of the items you have checked out and due dates.

• Go to the library catalog
• Click "Log in to your account" in the upper right corner
• Enter your login, which is your entire library card barcode number. Enter your password, which is the last four digits of your library card barcode number. If for some reason your login does not work, call the library for help in logging in.
• You're logged in! Now to renew an item select the renew box next to the item you wish to renew and click on  "Renew Selected"
• If you want to renew everything, click on "Renew all"
• Items from the PCLS that are not on hold for someone else can be renewed 2 times, after the initial check out. If the item is from MNLink, a special request to renew must be made.
• There are some restrictions to renew online due to fines and overdues. Call the library for assistance if needed.

You have access to free eBook and eAudiobook resources through the library. Simply download the "Libby" app for free, and log on using your entire card number as the username, and the last 4 digits of your card number as the password. For more information on these services, visit our "Digital Resources" page.

The library provides email notices for when holds arrive as well as a reminder of due dates. If you would like these notices, stop into your local library and ask a librarian to add it.