Everyone is welcome to visit the Riverside Regional Library to browse, attend programs and access our resources. A library card gives you the ability to check out library items, download books, and more.
Ready to Get or Renew Your Card?
What do you need to get your library card?
- A valid government-issued photo ID with your current address listed
- If your government-issued photo ID does not have a current address:
- A current lease
- A current voter registration card
- Most recent income tax return
- A current property tax bill
- A current utility bill
- If purchasing a nonresident membership card, payment is accepted in cash or by check.
- Youth library cards require a legal guardian, with a current library card, to sign a youth application granting permission to access library materials.
Library card applications can be done online or in person. For our online application, click on the link to start your access to thousands of books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies and more!
Who can get a library card?
- Residents/real estate property owners (and their household members) in the RRL primary service area:
- Cape Girardeau County
- Perry County
- Scott County
- Residents/real estate property owners (and their household members) in the following surrounding counties:
- Bollinger County
- Madison County
- Mississippi County
- New Madrid County
- St. Francois County
- Ste. Genevieve County
- Stoddard County
- If you live outside the areas listed above you may purchase a library membership card: $24.00 for 12 months or $12.00 for 6 months (per household).
User Fees
Residents outside the above counties may receive services provided they apply in person, show proof of identity, and make a non-refundable payment. The cost is $24 per household for 12 months or $12 per household for 6 months.
A lost library card may be replaced for free. Please present a photo ID to confirm identity. Your old card becomes invalid.
Child/Young Adults Cards
Children can get their own library card if a parent or legal guardian has a valid Riverside library card and comes to the library and gives written permission.
Businesses and Daycares
Certified commercial daycares and residential care facilities may get one library card in the business name, with the business owner as responsible party. The Business owner may also provide names of current employees who may use the card. Owners are responsible for keeping the list of employees up-to-date.
Accessing My Account Online
You can access your library information through My Account on our website or through the Missouri Evergreen App. You will need your library card (use all the numbers on the back of card) and PIN. From My Account, you can search and place holds on materials, renew materials and track your reading through lists and by checking your history.
NOTE: If there are fines on your card, the automation system will not allow items to be renewed from home. Patron cards automatically expire each year. Contact or come into your branch library to have your card renewed.
PIN Numbers
A PIN (Personal Identification Number) is needed to access My Account online and for access to electronic resources on our website. PINs are created when you sign up for your library card and can be changed by the patron at any time online through My Account. If you have lost or don’t have a PIN, call or come into the library and ask the circulation desk staff to create one for you.