New MCMLS Online Access Cards Available for Texas Residents

CONROE, TX - The Montgomery County Memorial Library System is excited to offer online access cards to residents across the County. These new cards will enable residents to access MCMLS online services for one year. Unlike traditional library cards, obtaining the new online access card does not require an in-person visit to your local library. “With the spread of Covid-19, some community members who don’t already have traditional library cards are not comfortable with visiting the library”, says Jerilynn Williams, Library Director of MCMLS. “The new online access card will make it possible for these residents to gain access to the wonderful online resources that our library system has to offer.” Online cards give library patrons access to check out a hundreds of eBooks, eAudios, magazines, movies, and the ability to choose from over 100 different databases, all from the safety and convenience of their home.

How Do Library Patrons Get An Online Access Card?

To get one of these new online access cards, have your current Texas Driver’s License or ID handy and visit  https://www.countylibrary.org/card-online.htm  to fill out a short form. You will receive an email with your card number within two business days.

Virtual Programming, Reference Services, and More

In addition to checking out digital materials, MCMLS is committed to providing exceptional programming and reference services all at your convenience. MCMLS offers virtual programs for all ages on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcmlsTX . Summer Reading Challenges for all ages are also available. Readers can sign up https://countylibrary.beanstack.org/reader365. And if you’re looking for something to read or need some help with a tough question, sign up for a virtual appointment with a librarian at https://countylibrary.org/virtualreference.htm.

The Montgomery County Memorial Library System has 7 locations around Montgomery County. The library system houses a collection of over 700,000 books, audiobooks, and DVDS and access to a digital collection of 820,506 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eVideos. The Montgomery County Memorial Library System is committed to being a leading resource of information, education, culture, and recreation, contributing to life-long learning, and adapted to the special needs and interests of the community.

To connect visit:
www.countylibrary.org
facebook.com/mcmlsTX/
twitter.com/mcmls

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Natasha Benway at 936-788-8337, ext. 6266 or email natasha.benway@countylibrary.org.

Central Library, 104 I-45 North, Conroe, TX 77301
Malcolm Purvis Library, 510 Melton Street, Magnolia, TX 77354
Charles B. Stewart West Branch Library, 202 Bessie Price Owen Drive, Montgomery, TX
77356
South Branch Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
R.B. Tullis Library, 21569 US Hwy. 59, New Caney, TX 77357
R.F. Meador Branch Library, 709 W. Montgomery, Willis, TX 77378
George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382