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Teacher Services

The MidPointe Library System provides many services and materials to support classroom teachers, home school parents and other caregivers.
In addition to a varied collection of library materials, we offer Teacher Collections (request here), tours and visits, and professional resources. Additionally, computers, free wi-fi and other electronic products are available.

Teacher Collections

Library staff will select a collection of age/grade appropriate materials on a specific topic for use in your classroom. To request this service, you must have a valid Teacher Card and work within the MidPointe Library System service area. Find a form to request a teacher collection here.

Library Tours

We welcome visits and offer tours to daycares, schools and home schooling families. Staff may provide a storytime, building tour, and instruction on the library catalog. Call your local branch to schedule your group’s tour.

Teacher Cards

To complement school and home curriculums the MidPointe Library System offers a special card to home and school educators. Teachers and home school parents may apply for this card at any location. 

Who is eligible for a Teacher Card?

    • Teachers at public or private schools.
    • Head preschool and day care teachers.
    • Home educators.
    • State certified day care providers.

What are the benefits?

    • Materials can be checked out for 6 weeks rather than 3 weeks.
    • Up to 100 items can be checked out at once.
    • Materials can be renewed once.
    • Your teacher card can be used at all MidPointe locations.
    • Educators teaching within the MidPointe Library System service area may request Teacher Collections.

What are the responsibilities?

    • Teachers are responsible for their own cards.
    • You will be charged for damaged items.
    • Materials more than 21 days late are considered lost, and you will be charged the cost of the item.
    • Fees exceeding $50 for lost or damaged material are subject to referral to collection agency action.

How do I get a Teacher Card?

    • You can apply for a Teacher Card at any MidPointe location.
    • You will need photo identification and proof of your current address.
    • You will need another piece of identification to verify current teaching status.
      Examples of acceptable identification would include the following:
      • Identification badges with job title and school year
      • Letter from administrator, principal, or director
      • Paycheck stub or home school letter of exemption

What can I check out?

    • Books
    • Magazines
    • DVDs
    • Wonderbooks & Vox Books

Can I place holds on materials?

    • You may place holds in the Library and through our website, www.MidPointeLibrary.org.
    • Holds placed using your Teacher Card must be checked out on your Teacher Card.
    • Holds placed using your personal card must be checked out on your personal card.
    • 50 holds are permitted at any one time.

Does my card expire?

    • Teacher Cards expire annually on August 1.
    • To renew a card, current educator verification is again required, and both your teacher and personal cards must be in good standing.

Please keep in mind:

    • Because our collections are limited in some subjects, the Library may limit the number of books checked out to ensure that information about a particular subject is available for other borrowers.
    • The Library is pleased to offer this special service to area educators and asks your cooperation by returning materials on time and in good condition.
    • Please note, items checked out on a Teacher Card are not applicable for auto renewal.