What can I do with an FCL Card?

With a Farmington Community Library (FCL) card, you can borrow a wide variety of items from Library collections, including books, movies, music, games, educational kits, electronic devices, and more.

You can also access digital resources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music, research databases, and online learning platforms, which can be streamed, downloaded, or used online with your FCL card number.

Other FCL card benefits include:

  • Borrow items from libraries across the country through Interlibrary Loans.

  • Reserve free group meeting spaces.

  • Enjoy discounted tickets to local shows, parks and cultural attractions.

How to Apply

Who is Eligible? 

Anyone who lives, works, studies, or owns property in our service area is eligible for a free Farmington Community Library (FCL) card! 

Our service area is defined by the Farmington/Farmington Hills taxing district. This includes all addresses in Farmington and Farmington Hills, as well as some surrounding neighborhoods that may not fall within the boundaries of those two cities. 

Not sure if your address is part of the district? Check your property tax bill or contact us to confirm!

 

Apply Online 

If you apply online, you’ll receive a digital FCL card via email that works just like a physical card! Online applications are available for applicants age 18 or older with a home address within our service area who pass the online identity verification. 

Online Card Application Form 

 

Apply In Person 

If you are under 18, or eligible based on work or school in our service area, you can apply in person. Visit either FCL location with a photo ID and proof of home, work, or school address in Farmington or Farmington Hills.

Accepted Photo ID: 

  • Driver’s license or state ID from any state 

  • Military ID 

  • Passport 

  • Student ID 

Accepted Proof of Address: 

  • Driver’s license or Michigan ID card 

  • Voter registration 

  • Mortgage papers or rental/lease agreement

  • Utility bill

  • Car registration 

  • Proof of employment or school enrollment in Farmington or Farmington Hills (an email from the school is sufficient) 

If you have questions or are unsure how to prove residency, employment, or school enrollment, please email fclcirc@farmlib.org or call (248) 553-0300 during Library hours.

Renewing Your FCL Card 

FCL cards expire after 3 years. To renew, visit either FCL location and provide your current proof of address.