Regular Wixom Library Card: Any resident of the City of Wixom is eligible to receive a Wixom Public Library card. Proof of identity and residency must be shown at the time of application. Wixom Public Library cards expire three years after the date of issue.
Regular Wixom Library Card – Minor: A minor (under 18) who resides in the City of Wixom may obtain a library card with a parental (or legal guardian) signature accepting financial responsibility for materials checked out on that card. Parent/legal guardian must show their proof of identity/residency to get their child a card. The parent/legal guardian must be present to obtain the library card. Legally emancipated children will be issued cards as adults after showing proof of emancipation.
Privacy Issue: As per Michigan law, a parent/legal guardian may be given information about items checked out on their child’s card if they have provided written consent and agreed to be liable for the return of materials or payment of lost items. The parent/legal guardian must present their own ID. Proof of identity will be checked with the parent license number and information in the card record.
Business Cards: A non-resident who works within the City of Wixom may be eligible for a non-resident business card valid for one year from date of issue. Proof of employment and proof of identity/residency must be shown at the time of the application.
Non-Resident Cards: Non-residents who live within the boundaries of a reciprocal Library Network library may use their card at the Wixom Public Library. If they don’t have a card yet, they must obtain one at the proper library, and that card may be used here. Those living outside of The Library Network cooperative and the City of Wixom may purchase a nonresident card at $125 per year.
MILibraryCard: The MILibraryCard program allows a participating library’s users to borrow books when visiting other libraries throughout the state. The Wixom Public Library accepts cards from other libraries bearing the MILibraryCard sticker. Patrons presenting such a card must also show a valid picture ID. MILibraryCard borrowers are limited to print items only. Items should be returned to the library from which they were borrowed.
Proof of Identity and Residency Includes: a MI driver’s license or a MI identification card. In lieu of those, a picture ID in addition to proof of residency (school report card, lease, official mail) may be used. A Post Office box is not considered proof of location in Wixom for residents or businesses.
Revocation of Borrowing Privileges: To encourage the prompt return of materials and payment of lost or damaged materials, library lending privileges will be denied to any person owing fifteen dollars ($15.00) or more. Fees must be paid below $15.00 before any more materials may be checked out.
To Borrow Materials: Your library card or photo ID must be presented to borrow materials. Each patron is financially responsible for the materials checked out to their library card. The Library encourages everyone to get and use their own card.