Who is Eligible?

Mahopac Residents

If you reside or pay taxes on property in Mahopac or in the Mahopac Central School District, you may apply for a library card free of charge by providing us with proof of residency such as:

• A valid New York State drivers license with current residential address
• A valid temporary drivers license with current residential address
• A valid passport

And an additional proof of residency such as:

• school ID with photo; or,
• canceled mail postmarked within the last week; or,
• telephone, utility, rent, or tax bills.

Applicants ages fourteen (14) to seventeen (17) may show their school ID and/or NY State drivers license.

For applicants under the age of 14, a parent, custodial parent, or legal guardian must be present with the applicant, accept responsibility for the use of the child’s library card, and sign the registration form.

Apply Online

Mahopac residents 14 years of age or older, can fill out and submit an online library card application. and within 2-3 business days you will receive an email with your library card number and temporary PIN. This library card number and PIN can be used to immediately access all of our e-Library resources including eBooks, downloadable audio books, streaming videos, and databases. Acceptable proof of name and address must be
submitted in person within 6 months to keep your account active.

Non Residents

If you work or attend school in the Town of Carmel and reside outside of the Mid-Hudson Library System service area, you may apply for a library card free of charge by providing us with:

• proof of employment in the Town of Carmel, or
• proof of school attendance in the Town of Carmel

These cards must be renewed annually.

Organizations

Organizations located in the Town of Carmel may apply for a library card free of charge by:

• presenting proof of location within the Town of Carmel, and
• agreeing to accept responsibility for all materials that are checked out using the organizational cards

These cards must be renewed annually.

All Others

If you reside outside the Mahopac Central School District and the Mid-Hudson Library System service area, you may obtain a Mahopac Public Library card by providing:

• proof of current residence, and
• $60 annual fee

These cards must be renewed annually.

Replacement Cards

If your library card is lost, you may be issued a new card for a fee of $2.00.