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Your library card gives you access to Cass County Public Library's physical collection, digital collection, online resources, and public computers in each branch. In addition, Cass County Public Library cardholders have access to collections through Missouri Evergreen, a 501(c)3 organization providing a resource-sharing consortium for libraries in Missouri. 

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium brings together Missouri public libraries to strengthen and promote excellent library services to member libraries and Missouri citizens. The Consortium helps realize the potential of member libraries through cost-effective resource sharing, cost savings, and member collaboration. 

Cass County Public Library may share cardholder library records and personal information in connection with the functions of Missouri Evergreen, which may include the use of the interlibrary loan system and receipt of communications and notifications regarding the use of library materials. All patron and circulation records in the Consortium’s databases shall be deemed exempt from public disclosure under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 182.817.

Stop by any branch and fill out a library card application, or pre-register for a library card here, then stop by your local branch to complete your registration within 30 days. Bring valid photo identification and proof of address with you. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a signature from a parent or legal guardian.

You must present your own library card to check out items and to use the library's computers.

Library cards are valid for one year. We will send you a reminder to renew your card 30 days before it expires.

If you have lost your library card, we can issue you a replacement card for $1.00.

For more information on checkout periods and fines, click here.

Click here to learn how to search the online catalog.

Click here to learn more about the advanced search and how to find books on a specific subject.

If you can't find an item on the shelf, you can request it through the online catalog. Click here to learn how.

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If you are unable to find an item in our catalog at CCPL or through a search of Missouri Evergreen, we may be able to request it from another library system through interlibrary loan (ILL). Your local branch staff would be happy to assist you. Items obtained through ILL typically have a longer wait time than regular holds. Please note that we cannot always fulfill requests due to the expense of shipping and the lending library's policies.

You can explore and search other library holdings through WorldCat. If you wish to request an item that you have located in WorldCat, your local branch staff can assist you.

You can check when your items are due, if holds have come in, and renew items through your online library account. Click here to learn more.

Patrons can pay fines at any branch on online. Branches only accept cash or checks.

To pay online, log into your library account at cass.missourievergreen.org and go to Account Summary. Here, you can see any fines on your account and pay them with a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

1. Select the bills you want to pay.
2. Click Pay selected charges.
3. Enter your card information.
4. Click Next.
5. Confirm your payment.

A confirmation of your payment will appear. You will also receive a copy of your payment receipt if you have an email address on your account.

Click here to learn how to access or download books and audiobooks to your computer, eReader, mp3 player, phone, or other device.

Patrons with their own valid library card can use public computers at any CCPL branch.

To log on, sit down at an available computer, enter your library card number and PIN, agree to our Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources policy, and access the resources you need. Your PIN should be the last 4 digits of your phone number, unless you changed it online.

All Cass County Public Library branches offer free WiFi. To connect, find the WiFi network that matches the branch you're in. Then, check the box to agree to our Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources Policy. Click Continue and you should then be connected to the library's WiFi and can browse the internet.

Black & white printing is available at all Cass County Public Library locations from copy machines and public access computers for 15 cents per page. Double-sided prints are 30 cents per page. Color printing is also available at all locations. Color prints and copies are 50 cents per page; double-sided color prints are $1.00 per page.

Wireless printing is available at all branches as well. Patrons can print from their own laptops and devices as long as they are connected to the library’s WiFi. Click here to get started.

Use Print Preview to make sure you are printing exactly what you want, as staff cannot refund money for blank pages.