An MCPL Library card is the most awesome school supply a student can ever have! Now, at participating school districts, every student* has access to amazing resources 24/7 simply by using their student ID number. Students of all ages have free access to research materials and online resources to help with homework, school projects, and test preparation for Advanced Placement, ACT, and SAT tests. With an MCPL Library card, students will be able to access resources recommended by teachers in class or at home.
MCPL student library cards also allow students from many participating school districts access to books, music, DVDs and more from their any of our locations! Check your school district below to learn more.
Find out more about participating school districts and how students can start using their Library cards below.
*Student ID numbers will be used as the basis for MCPL Library cards unless a student was opted out by their parents during the registration process. See list below for how each school district's card format.
What school districts are participating?
The following school districts have an agreement with Mid-Continent Public Library, which has the branches indicated within their area. Library cards from these school districts include access to physical and digital resources unless otherwise specified.
| School Districts | Nearest Library Locations |
|---|---|
| The Barstow School* | Red Bridge |
| Center | Red Bridge |
| Excelsior Springs | Excelsior Springs |
| Fort Osage* | Buckner, North Independence |
| Grain Valley | Grain Valley |
| Hickman Mills | Blue Ridge |
| Independence | North Independence, South Independence |
| Kearney | Kearney, Excelsior Springs, Withers |
| Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| Liberty | Withers, Woodneath Library Center |
| Lone Jack | Lone Jack |
| North Kansas City | Antioch, Claycomo, North Oak, Riverside |
| North Platte | Camden Point, Dearborn, Edgerton |
| Oak Grove | Oak Grove |
| Park Hill* | Green Hills, Parkville, Riverside |
| Platte County* | Platte City, Parkville, Green Hills |
| Raytown | Raytown |
*Students in these school districts are limited to digital resources only.
What if my school district isn’t included?
MCPL is working with other school districts and hopes to bring more online in the near future. If your school doesn't participate yet, you can still apply for a Library card with all of the same privileges directly from the Library either at one of our locations or online at mymcpl.org/newcard.
How long are Library cards valid?
Student Library cards are valid throughout the school year and are automatically renewed for each school year as long as the agreement with the school district continues and the student is enrolled in a participating district.
How does a student start using their account to access online and physical resources?
Each school system has decided on a special format for Student Library card numbers using a student’s ID number, as well as a format for a PIN that will be needed for an online catalog account. At school, the student’s teacher or media specialist can share that information with a student. Students can also visit their MCPL branch and ask staff for assistance.
- Using online resources: When accessing any online resource on mymcpl.org, type in the student’s Library card number (including the special school district-specific prefix, if assigned). Certain resource providers may ask that the student also create an account directly with them to track progress within that resource.*
- In addition to research resources and homework help, our online resources include digital content that can be downloaded or streamed including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eMovies, and eMusic.
- Checking out physical materials**: Students can search the online catalog and when they find materials (books, DVDs, audiobooks, etc.) that they would like to check out, they may visit any of our locations. To place holds, renew materials, and monitor their account online, they will need to use their Student Library card number and PIN to create their account in the catalog. (Any student under the age of 13 will be guided through creating a catalog account using information other than a Student Library card number and PIN to comply with COPPA regulations.)
*Some examples of resources that require separate accounts to track progress include Live Homework Help from Tutor.com and Mango Languages.
**Students in some school districts are limited to digital resources only (see list of school districts).
What are my Library card number and PIN?
Student account numbers consist of a school prefix and the student’s school ID number. Students can modify their PIN through the online catalog.
| School Districts | Card & PIN Format |
|---|---|
| The Barstow School* | BAR####### ("BAR" + 7 digit student ID) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Center | CSDABCDEFGH###### ("CSD" + student’s first initial, up to 7 characters of the last name, and 5 numbers) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Excelsior Springs | ES####, ES#####, ES###### (4-, 5-, or 6-digit school lunch number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Fort Osage* | FO###### (6-digit Student ID number) PIN: The 6-digit number of the account number (######) |
| Grain Valley | GV###, GV####, or GV##### (3-, 4-, or 5- digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Hickman Mills | HM##### ("HM" + Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Independence | ISD####### (7-digit Student ID number) PIN: The letter “G” followed by the student ID (G#######) |
| Kearney | KSD###### (6-digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Lee's Summit | LS####### (7-digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Liberty | Student ID PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Lone Jack | LJ######### (10-digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| North Kansas City | NKC###### (6-digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| North Platte | NP#### (4-digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Oak Grove | OG##### ("OG" + Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Park Hill* | S##### (5-digit Student ID number) PIN: The student’s initials followed by a 6, 7, or 8 digit number |
| Platte County* | PC########## (10-digit student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
| Raytown | RT##### or RT###### (5- or 6-digit Student ID number) PIN: Birthdate (MMDDYYYY) |
*Students in these school districts are limited to digital resources only.
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