Membership
Each person wishing to borrow materials from the library must:
• Complete an online application form and agree to comply with the rules of the library.
• Present a valid photo ID and verification of current street address in person at the Library Accounts desk to verify the online application and receive the library card.
• Pay all fees.
• Make good any loss or damage to materials.
• Give immediate notice of change of address.
• A parent/guardian must sign the library card application for minor children. If under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must be present. Anyone 18 and older must show proof of identification.
Coppell Residents
Anyone who lives or owns property in the City of Coppell may apply for a free library card. Property owners must show proof of residency as well as property ownership.
Non Residents
Non-residents will not be offered interlibrary loans or use of the Library Program Room.
Non Resident Fee Cards
Non-residents may purchase a Cozby Library and Community Commons card for an annual, non-refundable fee of $40, which is valid for one year from the date of purchase. A six month library card is also available for a non-refundable fee of $20, which is valid for six months from the date of purchase.
CISD Card
Non-resident children or adults, who attend or are employed by CISD schools, are homeschooled, or attend Coppell private/charter schools are eligible for a free, limited use library card. CISD card holders may check out up to 5 items, which does not include DVDs/Blu-rays. Proof of residency as well as school enrollment or employment status are required to obtain a CISD library card.
TexShare Card
Non-residents may use a TexShare Card at the Library to check out one item at a time. Cards are issued by participating libraries within cities of residence. Click here for more information on the TexShare Card program.
Hours and Services Policy
Accessing your account
View your account
Go to the Catalog. Click My Account and Log In. Enter in your username or barcode and your password. Your password is the last four digits of your phone number, unless you have changed it. Your name will appear on the left hand menu once you are logged in. Click My Account and choose My Record.
Renew an item
From your account page, select Items Out on the left hand menu. You can choose to renew all items or selected items. Make sure your renewal went through by checking the new due date. You can renew items two times unless there is a wait list on the item.
Reserve an item
Search for the item you want through the catalog. Click on the Request It! button to the right. Click Submit Request. If there is already a wait list for the item, it will ask you to verify that you still want to place the request. Click continue. You will be notified once the item is available for pick up.
Get email/text notifications on holds and due dates
Once you are logged in, click My Account and My Record to update contact information and preferences. Through the drop down menu you can update your preferences for notification.
Find out information on loan periods, fines, and payment
From your account page, select Items Out. This page will show all materials you have checked out, the due date, and how many renewals remain. The library no longer charges fees on late materials. Any charges on your account due to lost or damaged materials will appear in the Fines & Fees page. The library accepts cash, check, and card payments.
Correct a discrepancy on my account
If you believe there are items on your account that you have already returned or never checked out, please contact the Accounts Desk in person or call 972-304-3655.
Change my Username or Password
From your accounts page, click on My Record. To change your username or password, click on the drop down menu for Change Logon and click save.
For further assistance, please contact the library at 972-304-3655