Specialty Cards

Types of JMRL library cards available!

Children's Cards

For cardholders ages 0-15 years old

Does not accrue overdue fines or late renewal fines for items.
Cardholder parent/guardian will be charged for lost or damaged items

Adult Cards

For cardholders ages 16+ years old

Per patron limits: Total items: 75 items; DVDs: 5
Most materials circulate for 3 weeks; 7-day loan bestsellers circulate for 1 week.

Teacher Cards

All educators who work in public, private, and preschool programs linked to non-profit organizations or schools are eligible for a teacher card (daycare employees will not be eligible for teacher cards). Teacher cards must be renewed annually.

Educators who work in a school within the JMRL service area are eligible, even if they live outside the service area. Out-of-Area fees are waived.
Homeschooling educators teaching in JMRL's service area are eligible as well
Items can be checked out for 6 weeks
No renewals
No overdue fines or late renewal fines on items checked out to teacher cards, but items will be billed if they are not returned. Teachers are responsible for keeping their accounts in good standing.

To sign up, bring your school badge or other documentation to any JMRL branch. Homeschooling educators should bring a "Notice of Intent to Homeschool" when signing up for their Teacher Card, and present it to staff.

Out of Area (OA) Registrations

Patrons who live outside of JMRL service areas (Charlottesville city and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson), but wish to check out materials are eligible for an OA card.

A $30 annual fee applies.

In-House Use

In-House Use cards may be issued to any patron living in the United States.

In-House Use cards allow for the use of public computers and any database on the library network.
Meeting rooms and Chromebooks may also be checked out on an In-House Use card and used within any JMRL branch.