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Teacher Cards

Teachers who live or work in Ohio are eligible for a teacher card which allows extended checkout and certain privileges.

To be Eligible for a Teacher Card:

  • You must live or teach in a school in the state of Ohio
  • You must have a valid M/RCPL Library Card
  • Your Library Card must be in good standing

*Student Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Preschool Teachers, Daycare Providers and Homeschool parents/guardians who reside in Ohio also qualify for a Teacher Card.

To Apply for a Teacher Card:

  • Bring your school ID, pay stub, or proof that you work at a school
  • Bring your M/RCPL Library Card
  • Bring two forms of identification, one with your current address, if you do not have a valid M/RCPL Library Card
    Homeschool applicants must show proof of homeschooling (e.g. Homeschooling recognition letter from School Superintendent)
Items Available for 9 Week Checkout
  • Books- No limit
  • Music CDs-Limit 15
  • Audiobooks-Limit 15
Items Available for 4 Week Checkout
  • Informational and older Entertainment DVDs (7-day)
  • Blu-ray (7-day)

These are available with no renewals.

Items Not Available with a Teacher Card
  • 14 day Books
  • 14 day Audiobooks
  • Binge Boxes
  • Great Course DVDs
  • Items from the Library of Things
  • Launchpads
  • Magazines
  • New DVDs
  • New Blu-rays
  • Roku Streaming Devices
  • Speed Readers
  • Video Games
  • Wi-Fi Hotspots
  • Any item requiring a Borrower Agreement
    SearchOhio & OhioLINK items

All items checked out on a Teacher Card are fine free. The replacement fee for up to two items per school year will be waived.

Questions? Contact the Children's Department at 419.521.3130

Happy Holidays! All library locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. All locations will close at 5 PM on Dec. 31. (Our Richland Mall Ontario branch will close at 4 PM). First Call 2-1-1 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.