Registering at the Library

1. Southgate Residents
   1. Residents may register at the Library during regular hours, during events attended by library staff that allow for registration, or under other special circumstances with the approval of the Director.
      1. Proof of residency must be shown at the time of registration, or upon the first visit to the library if registration was completed under circumstances that make providing proof difficult at the time.
      2. Registration must be made in person; the Director may, at their discretion, waive this requirement to allow for registration at special events, or under unusual circumstances.
   2. The following are considered proof of residency:
      1. Driver’s license or Michigan ID
      2. Tax receipt
      3. Voter registration
      4. Current utility bill with name and address
   3. Minors must have a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult authorize registration, sign the registration application, and show proof of residency.
      1. Registration must be made in person; the Director may, at their discretion, waive this requirement to allow for registration at special events, or under unusual circumstances.
      2. Adult authorizing registration assumes responsibility for choice of material.
      3. Adult authorizing registration assumes responsibility for return of materials borrowed by minors.
2. Non-residents
   1. Southgate Veterans Memorial Library honors library cards issued by TLN member libraries.
   2. Southgate Veterans Memorial Library will issue temporary library cards to residents of communities that are members of The Library Network.
   3. Citizens of any community outside the TLN membership may be issued a card only if they attend a school or work in the city of Southgate. In these cases, the card is good only at the Southgate Library and does not include interlibrary loan privileges.
      1. School
         1. Proof of current enrollment must be shown to register for a card. Proof includes: tuition receipt or other document provided by the school.
         2. Cards issued to non-resident school attendees expire on June 15.
      2. Work
         1. Proof of employment must be shown at the time of registration such as a business card or pay stub.
         2. Card must be renewed annually.
         3. The Southgate Veterans Memorial Library does not sell library cards to non-residents.

Registering Online

You can now sign up for a new, temporary library card online! Any adult* Southgate resident, who does not currently have a library account, can get one by clicking the following link, and entering the required information.  Please note that an email address is required to make use of this feature.

Once you have completed registration, a library card number and PIN will be sent to you by email.  This card will be good for 3 months, allowing you to make use of our digital borrowing options, found on the eBooks & More page.

When the card expires, do not apply for another one using the online form; you must verify your information and obtain a physical card at the library. When you are comfortable doing so, come in with valid ID and proof of current address (a driver's license is ideal).  We will update your account, and issue you a new card, good for 3 years! 

If you have any problems using this system, please contact the Director, Don Priest.  He can be reached through email, dpriest@southgate.lib.mi.us

*Minors must still sign up for a library card in person, accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

Contact Info - Phone: 734-258-3002 - Address: 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195

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