Answered By: Grace Freeman
Last Updated: May 03, 2021     Views: 37

Any resident of the State of Ohio may register for a card free of charge

Apply online 

 

Physical cards will only be issued in person

  • Visit the library and show a form of identification to verify your address and Ohio residency. A state-issued photo ID or driver’s license with current address is best.
  • For minors (anyone under 18 years old), applications must be filled out by a parent or guardian in person.
  • Each account has a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) which is assigned by the patron. If you have not entered a PIN in your registration form, the system will automatically assign the last four digits of your phone number.
    • Your PIN increases the security of your card and is private.
    • If you forget your PIN, select the “Forgot Your PIN?” feature at My Account. It will be emailed to the email address registered to your account.
    • Staff will not be able to access it, only reset it. If staff resets it, please choose another PIN for your protection the next time you log in to your account.

A GHPL card gives you access to 67 million items from the 17 Central Ohio member libraries of the Central Library Consortium (CLC) and from statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK

  • GHPL cards can be used at most CLC member libraries.
  • Most items can be returned to any CLC member library.
  • Browse and reserve items at My Account.
  • Access E-books/Digtial Media on our website.

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