Library Card FAQs

  • Get A Library Card

    You can now get an eCard by applying online. You can apply for a library card at one of the open branches as well. 

    Anyone who lives, works, goes to school or owns property in Markham may get a Markham Public Library card free of charge. Residents of York Region may also use MPL free of charge. 

    Non-residents may purchase an MPL card for $60/year. Visitors to Markham also have the option of a temporary card with limited access.

    Yes. MPL provides visitors with a temporary card that allows them to checkout up to three print items and will expire after three weeks. Customers will need to provide a valid ID with proof of address in order to obtain temporary membership.

    You need to provide proof of residency in York Region, so a driver’s license or Ontario photo ID card with your current address would be ideal. 

    If you don’t have either of these, two pieces of ID are needed.  One for Name Identification and one for Address Identification. 

    Name Identification
    • Birth certificate
    • Citizenship card
    • Current bill or invoice
    • Current lease
    • Current legal document
    • Employee ID or benefit card
    • Hospital card
    • Landed immigration certificate
    • Major credit card
    • Passport
    • Student card
    • School report card

    Address Identification (within 6 months)
    • Utility bill or invoice
    • Bank statement
    • Government cheque
    • Lease
    • Legal document
    • School report card with address
    • Personal letters or addresses on magazines are not considered as valid IDs.

  • Using Your Library Card

    Your default password or PIN is 1234.  Once you have created your online account you can change your password by clicking on "my settings" and then clicking on change password.  You can create your online account by clicking login at the top of the page.  We highly recommend changing your password from the default password in order to make your account more secure. 

    Unfortunately due to technical considerations, you will not be able to use other library cards at MPL. However, if you are currently a member of a library within York Region, you will be able to get a free Markham Public Library card with appropriate proof of ID and residence.

    Library Cards can be used across our system for both physical and electric materials. Visit the Hours & Locations page to see which branches are currently open and their hours of service.

    To change your password or PIN, log into your library account using your using name or library card number and your current password at https://markham.bibliocommons.com.
    Select My Settings from the drop down menu in the top right corner.
    Under Account Information choose the option to change your password.

    If you have forgotten your password, click on the Forgot Your Password link, opens a new window on the log in page. If you do not have an email address on file you will need to call  the Library to reset your password.

    Report your lost or stolen card immediately. You can call the library at 905-513-7977. A replacement card will be issued at a cost of $2.00.

  • eCards

    Online eCard registration is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to our digital services. You can still sign up for a library membership in person at any MPL branch. If you already have an eCard, it will continue to work as usual. 

    If you need help accessing eResources with your current eCard, please contact the library.