Request a Library Card:
Community members can now request an East Central Regional Library card from home. This new online application process is very similar to getting a card in our branches. We ask that you click the link below. This will take you to a page in our Online Catalog. From here you will need to enter the following required information: your name, address, date of birth, phone number and e-mail address. After you submit your request, we will process your application within one business day and get back to you via e-mail with your barcode number and the PIN will be the last 4 digits of the phone number you entered.
****If you’ve previous had a library card and/or need your PIN reset, please e-mail us at covid@ecrlib.org with your name, address, date of birth, phone number and e-mail address. Then we can confirm your account and send you your barcode number.****
Please know that library cards are available to any resident of East Central Regional Library’s counties (Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine).
Use your card to access our digital library that offers eBooks,eAudiobooks and eMagazines that you can access right from your home.
*We will mail physical cards to all who sign up when normal operations resume.
is this where I get a library?
Yep just click on the link that says “Online Library Card Request” or copy and paste this: https://catalog.ecrlib.org/eg/opac/register
I have a library card but no PIN number. How do I get one?
Hi Gabi,
I just sent you an e-mail. Please let us know if you have more issues!
I received an email stating my card expires in 30 days. Can I renew it here too? Also do I need a pin number for e-books?
Hello Steve, I just sent you an e-mail with your PIN and about your expiration. Thanks!
I have a library card, but no pin. How can I get one?
Hi Jared,
Send us an e-mail at covid@ecrlib.org with the barcode number from the back of your card and we will reset you PIN.
Thanks!
I have a library card and want to order books on line. I need a PIN number. Do not have an account.
Hi Judith,
You should have an e-mail in your inbox with this information! Happy Reading!
We have also received emails about family member cards expiring. Can you please assist/ Thank you
Hi Paula,
I just sent you an e-mail. Happy Reading!
Hello!
I would also like assistance with my card expiring soon. Thank you!
Hi Jenna, I just sent you an e-mail!
My library card will be expiring in July. Can I renew it when I use curbside pickup?
Hi Diane, I sent you a quick e-mail about the process.
I had a library card years ago but have not used it in years. I have since lost the card.
What should my next step be?
Hi Lori,
We will check to see if you are still in the system and follow-up via email with appropriate next steps, depending on our findings.
Thanks!