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Non-Resident Library Card Information


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Non-residents of Mecklenburg County can obtain a PLCMC library card for an annual fee of $45.00. This amount is approximately equal to the annual property tax a Mecklenburg County resident pays to support the Library. A non-resident library card entitles you to the full services of PLCMC at all PLCMC locations.
  • The $45.00 non-resident fee is a one-time-per-year charge per household.
  • The annual non-resident fee for adults 62 years and older is $35.00.
  • No fee is charged to non-residents who own property in Mecklenburg County.
  • No fee is charged to non-residents who are students (of any age) enrolled in any private or public school in Mecklenburg County.

If you have further questions about obtaining a PLCMC library card, please contact the library branch most convenient for you, or use the online card application to purchase a non-resident card using our secure server.


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