HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD

It’s easy! Just come in with identification that includes your name and current local address.

Children under the age of 14 must apply for a card with a parent or guardian who presents proper identification and cosigns the registration card.

Borrowing library materials requires a verified library account in good standing.  Please note that you are responsible for all items checked out on your card.

Can’t find your library card? – no problem – email circdesk@carmellibrary.org.

Don’t remember your pin? Click here and use “Forgot Pin?” to reset your own pin.

Online Patron Self-Registration

You can register for a library card online. Fill out and submit the form below and within one to two business days you will receive an email with your library card number and temporary PIN. This information can be used to access digital content including e-books, downloadable audiobooks, streaming music and videos and digital magazines.  Acceptable proof of name and address must be submitted within 30 days to keep your account active.  Acceptable forms of identification:

  • A valid New York State driver’s license, temporary license or identification card issued by the New York Motor Vehicle Division with current residential address.
  • Lease agreement, rent, tax or utility bill with applicant’s name and address.

Proof must be presented in-person in the Reed Library or by emailing a picture of the acceptable form of identification to librarycard@carmellibrary.org.  A physical library card will be provided after proof of residency is validated.

Please contact the Reed Library with any questions, 845-225-2439

    Subject (required)

    First Name (required)

    Middle Initial

    Last Name (required)

    Email Address (required)
    (For students, please DO NOT use your school address. We will not be able to send you emails.)

    Physical Address (Street) (required)

    City, State, Zip (required)

    Phone Number (with area code) (required)

    Birthday (mm/dd/yyyy) (required)

    WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD

    Check your record on-line

    Go to www.carmellibrary.org and click “My Account“. Log in using your library card number and pin. Update personal information, view items currently checked out to you, renew those you are not quite finished with yet, pay fines, and keep a reading inventory.

    Find and order books, DVDs, CDs, and more

    Go to www.carmellibrary.org and click “Search the Catalogue“. Request a title, chose the library where you would like to pick it up, and receive a call or email when it is ready for you.

    Borrow e-books, download music, movies, audio books and more

    Use your Reed Library card to stream or download music, movies, TV shows, e-books, audio books and hundreds of popular magazines. Click the Libby box on the right of our homepage or the hoopla button on the bottom of our homepage to get started.

    Learn a Language

    Go to www.carmellibrary.org and click on the Mango icon. Try Mango Basic for beginners in a new language. The program teaches helpful everyday phrases in 22 foreign languages and 14 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

    Visit a Museum

    Use your Reed Library card to borrow passes to many great museums and parks including The American Museum of Natural History,  The Guggenheim Museum,   Storm King Art Center, over 100 state parks and historic sites with the New York State Empire Pass and more.