Library Card Sign Up Month
September 2025
Library Card Sign Up Month
September 2025
Library Card Sign Up Month is an annual event held every September to encourage people of all ages to sign up for a library card.
Special Sign Up Perks
Sign up for a library card during the month of September to receive a limited edition card design and keychain.
Already have a library card or want to renew? A suggested donation of $1.00 or more per perk helps support the library.
Keychains are available exclusively for in-person library card sign-ups. Must be in-person to claim. Available while supplies last.
Library Card Sign Up Month is an annual event held every September to encourage people of all ages to sign up for a library card.
Special Sign Up Perks
Sign up for a library card during the month of September to receive a limited edition card design and keychain.
Already have a library card or want to renew? A suggested donation of $1.00 or more per perk helps support the library.
Keychains are available exclusively for in-person library card sign-ups. Must be in-person to claim. Available while supplies last.
Free Swag
Drop by your neighborhood location to receive freebies including a novelty bumper sticker, stickers, and bookmarks while supplies last.
Exclusive Drawings
Drop by your favorite location for a chance to enter and win exclusive library swag and a Schuler Books Gift Card.
Local Discounts
GRPL is teaming up with local bookstores and coffee shops to offer exclusive discounts throughout September. Present your library card at these local businesses this month only!
Participating Coffee Shop Discounts
The Bitter End Coffeehouse
10% off total order
Cafe Otono
15% off one cafe item
Chartreuse Sisters
10% off total order
Ferris Coffee
10% off espresso drinks
Foxtail Coffee – Eastown Wealthy
10% off total order
Giggles & Gourmets Play Cafe & Bakery
10% off Cafe/bakery purchases
Happy Cat Cafe
$1 off any specialty drink and 15 minutes of free cat lounge time on Mon-Thurs with a drink purchase. Offer valid once per day per guest. Free cat time is walk-in only and subject to lounge availability.
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10% off your food or beverage order
Kaffeine
15% off coffee and food
Lotus Brew Coffee
$1 off purchase
PaLatte Coffee & Art
10% off coffee or tea purchase
Roots Brew Shop
Free refills on coffee
Scorpion Hearts Club
10% off total order
Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar – Wealthy
10% off coffee and tea beverages
Participating Book Store Discounts
Black Dog Books and Records
15% off purchase
Books and Mortar
10% off purchase
Cellar Bird Books
Buy 2 stickers, get 1 sticker free
Great Matter Books
20% off 1st $50 purchased
Pages & Peonies
10% off total order
Vault of Midnight Grand Rapids
10% off purchase
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FAQs
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To access your account, you will need your library card and password. When you get a library card, the password is set to the last four digits of your phone number. If you do not remember your password, contact Customer Service or call 616.988.5400 and ask to have your password reset.
Once you have logged in, you can change your password, view your record, place a hold, renew an item, give yourself a username or pay fines. You can also sign up to be notified by email and text message when your holds are ready or you have an item overdue.
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You can check out a total of 100 items on your card at a time!
Books
Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
Limit: 100 items checked out at onceAudiobooks and Music CDs
Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
Limit: 25 checked out at onceDVDs – Feature films, TV shows, nonfiction
Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
Limit: 25 checked out at onceHotspots
Hotspots check out for 6 weeks, with 2 (3 week) renewals if there are not any holds on it.Vinyl Records
Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
Limit: 10 items checked out at oncePortable Record Player
Loan period: 3 weeks (0 renewals)
Limit: 1Board Games
Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
Limit: 5Video Games
Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
Limit: 5 -
Absolutely! You can borrow materials from Kent District Library, the Lakeland Library Cooperative (LakeNet), and through MeLCat. Here’s how:
Kent District Library
You can also use your Grand Rapids Public Library card to check out material from the Kent District Library. If the item you are looking for is available, you may go to the owning library to pick up the item. You may place a hold on some Kent District Library materials. You will need to pick up and return the item at a KDL location. To choose a KDL pick up location, contact their Service Center at 616.784.2007.
Lakeland Library Cooperative (LakeNet)
If the item you are looking for is available at a participating library, you may visit the location and check out materials with your GRPL card. You cannot place holds on items owned by other Lakeland libraries. Return your Lakeland material to the same location where you checked it out.MeLCat
MeLCat provides access to libraries across the state, including university libraries. If you find the book you need in MeLCat, it will be delivered to the GRPL location of your choice. MeLCat will notify you by email when your requested item is in. MeLCat services are only for books. Children 12 and under cannot use MeLCat to borrow materials.
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No! GRPL is open to everyone. Stop by and enjoy our spaces, free events, and materials while you’re onsite. We look forward to welcoming you.
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GRPL does not charge overdue fines on materials (books, movies, music).
Library patrons will still be responsible for the replacement cost of items that are lost or damaged.