Sign Up for a Library Card

For residents of Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, and Crockery Township.

Card expired? Call us at 616-846-5770 to get it renewed!

Sign up for a card online here:

Adult Library Card Sign-Up
Under 18 Library Card Sign-Up

OR come in to the library to sign up for a card.

Adult residents or property owners in the Village or Township of Spring Lake or Crockery Township can get a library card by visiting the Checkout Desk and providing verification of their identity and current address. 

The easiest way to provide verification is by presenting 1 of these 3 pieces of ID. The ID must be valid with the current street address.

  • Michigan Driver’s License
  • Michigan Identification Card
  • Resident Alien Card

If a person does not have a card meeting the above requirements, they can still get a library card by providing a document from each list below.

List One:

  • Above listed photo ID
  • Employment ID
  • School ID
  • Out-of-state driver’s license
  • Passport

List Two: Documentation must have the applicant’s name and current address on it.

  • Voter registration card
  • Recent utility bill
  • Hospitalization, insurance card or automobile registration
  • Printed check
  • Recent local property tax bill

Juvenile Library Cards

Any patron under the age of 18 (except for emancipated minors) is welcome to get a library card with their parent/legal guardian’s permission.

Both the child and the parent/legal guardian must come to the library to apply for a juvenile card.  The parent/legal guardian must present verification from the above requirements.

What's Your Michigan Library Worth to You?

Individualized Return on Investment Calculator

Your Use Library Services Value of Services

Physical Items

Electronic/Downloadable Items

Reference Services

Computer and Technology Services

The total value for the services you listed above = $

*Your personal return on investment is based on your responses and the typical annual tax contribution for your Michigan library. You see a returned value of $ for every one dollar invested.

Values used in the calculations above: Physical Items
Value of a book checked out at a library = $20.07
Value of a book on CD checked out at a library = $10.72
Value of a playaway/tablet book checked out at a library = $10.72
Value of a music CD checked out at a library = $10.23
Value of a magazine read at the library = $5.12
Value of a movie on DVD checked out at a library = $3.07
Values used in the calculations above: Electronic/Downloadable Items
Value of an eBook accessed via a library = $10.24
Value of an audiobook download accessed via a library = $23.55
Value of a magazine digital download accessed via a library = $5.12
Value of a streamed movie accessed via a library = $4.10
Value of a song accessed via a library = $1.01
Values used in the calculations above: Reference Services
Value of asking a reference question at a library = $9
Value of a reference book replaced every 24 months = $4.75
Value of accessing an online article via a library = $10.24
Value of using an online professional training class - such as academic skills building - via a library = $61.44
Value of a non-circulating periodical at a library = $5.12
Values used in the calculations above: Computer and Technology Services
Value of using a library computer for an hour = $30.11
Value of using library wi-fi for an hour = $5.12
Value of computer training with a library staff member for an hour = $25.60


Additional Values: Other Library Services
Value of hourly meeting room use = $51.20
Value of a children's library program = $20.48
Value of a young adult library program = $15.36
Value of an adult library program = $25.60
Value of a one hour homework help session = $61.44
Average value of a breakfast, lunch, or snack through the Summer Food Programs = $2.30
Value of a visit to the library's bookmobile = $BLANK

Adapted from the Library Research Service Return on Investment calculator code.

You are seeing a returned value of $ for every one dollar invested!

Values updated at Library of Michigan January, 2019

Michigan Activity Pass Website

Did you know that your library card can be your best travel companion? Discover hundreds of Michigan’s cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan library card! You can “check out” FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, and more.

How to check out a pass