Student MyCard

Versión en español / Spanish version

What is the Student MyCard program?

The Student MyCard program provides students in participating school districts with access to Marin County Free Library resources using their student ID numbers. Through this program, we aim to enhance literacy and educational success by making library resources easily accessible to students throughout Marin County.

Students in participating school districts can now use their student ID number as a Marin County Free Library account!

Simply add your school district code in front of your student ID number, without any spaces, like this:

DistrictCode1234567890

Participating District Codes

How to Use Your Student MyCard

1. Logging In: When prompted for your library card number, add your school district code in front of your student ID number, with no spaces. For example: DistrictCode1234567890. See Participating District Codes

2. PIN/Password: If asked for a PIN/password, use the last four digits of the primary phone number listed for you at your school.*

3. Student ID Assistance: Not sure about your student ID number? Check with your teacher.

4. Notifications: Your Student MyCard account is set to use your school email for hold notifications and reminders. To use a different email, log in to your account, select My Settings, then click Change under Email Address to update.

*If you already have a library card, use the PIN/password you set up with that card. Both your original card and the new Student MyCard number will work.

Need help with your PIN/password? Please contact your local library by phone, or reach out to us online.

What can I do with a Student MyCard?

With a Student MyCard, students have FREE access to:

Homework Help: Online resources covering various subjects and free tutoring in English and Spanish
Digital Borrowing: eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, and music
Library Computers: Use computers at any Marin County Free Library branch
Physical Books and Media: Borrow materials from any Marin County Free Library locations or other libraries in Marin

When will I receive a Student MyCard?

Ongoing Rollout: All students in participating districts have immediate access to online resources.
New/Transfer Students: TK/Kindergarten and new/transfer elementary students receive physical cards in batches.
Middle and High School Students: Can use their MyCard online. For a physical card, visit your local library branch.
Students with existing library cards can also use those.
We hope to expand this program to other school districts in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my school district code?

Students in participating school districts can now use their student ID number as a Marin County Free Library account! Simply add your school district code in front of your student ID number, without any spaces, like this: DistrictCode1234567890.

Participating District Codes

San Rafael School District	SRCS + student ID .
Novato School District	NUSD + student ID

We hope to expand this program to other school districts in the future.

What if I don't want my child to participate?

If you prefer that your child not have access to library resources through the Student MyCard Program, you can opt out.

To opt out, print and sign this opt-out form (español) and return it to your school office.
Note: Students who opt out will not be able to participate in classroom use of library resources unless they have another Marin County Free Library card and know the full card number and PIN.

What if my child already has a Marin County Free Library card?

That's great! We encourage students to keep their existing library card in addition to their Student MyCard account. Both card numbers will continue to work.

Program Benefits

The Student MyCard program increases access to library resources, helping students succeed in school and making it easier to use the library.

Marin County Free Library does not charge late fines, but items must be returned to avoid replacement charges. Reminders are sent for overdue items, and parents or guardians are responsible for any items checked out on their child’s card.

In partnership with San Rafael Public Library, San Rafael City Schools, and Novato Unified School District.