Getting Started

1.Open the My Account page located on the top right of the Encore webpage (the Library’s catalog) or top right of MPL’s website.

2.In the spaces provided, enter your 14 digit library card number from the back of your library card (without spaces) and then enter your PIN, which is the last 4 digits of your library card number unless your have changed it.

3.Your name will now be visible on the top right corner of the screen.  Click on your name to open your account.  To update account phone or email, choose Edit Account.

4.From here you can view checkouts, fines, holds, reading history and create reading lists.

5.Please remember to log out of your account when you are finished using the Log Out button at the top right of the screen.

Reserving Books Online

The fulfillment of reserves are subject to local library borrowing restrictions.  Not all items may be reserved.

1.Browse for you item using Encore, the Library’s online catalog.

2.Once you find the item you wish to reserve, click Request.

3.In the spaces provided, enter your 14 digit library card number and your PIN (see above).

4.A Request It Box opens allowing you to choose a pick up location (default is your home library) and an option to choose a deadline date.  If neither item needs to be changed, simply ignore and click Submit to finalize request.

Renewing Books Online

1.Open “My Account” page and enter your 14 digit library card and PIN.  Click Login.

2.Your name will be visible in top right corner of screen.  Click on your name to open your account.

3.Click on Checkout tab.

4.Select the box next to the item(s) you wish to renew.

5.Click Renew Marked or Renew All.

6.Please remember to log out of your account when you are finished using the Log Out button at the top right of the screen.