CCPS Cards

We are proud to partner with Charles County Public Schools to provide all students with access to special CCPL library card accounts. These virtual cards offer students FREE access to books, digital resources, and more. Cards are linked to student ID numbers and remain valid until the student reaches 18 years of age.

All CCPS students are automatically enrolled in the CCPL library card system. New students receive a CCPL virtual card upon enrollment in a CCPS school. Student information is shared with the library quarterly, so new cards may take a short time to appear in our system.

If you returned the opt-out letter to your child’s school, your student does not have a virtual card. Please contact your student’s School Media Specialist if you would like your student to have one.

To log in to CCPL digital resources, use:

  • Card Number: CCPS + student ID number
  • Password: First letter of last name + first letter of first name + first letter of middle name + four-digit birth year
    • Example: Jane Marie Smith, ID #123456, born in 2011 = CCPS123456 / SJM2011
    • If no middle name, leave that letter out (ex., SJ2011).

CCPS virtual cards can be used to:

  • Check out up to 15 total physical items  (books, audiobooks, DVDs, etc.) at one time, with a limit of 5 items per type of material (i.e., 5 books, 5 audiobooks, and 5 DVDs can be checked out at one time by a student)
  • Access all CCPL digital resources, including eBooks, eMagazines, music, movies, TumbleBooks, and databases

There is no cost to use the card or any CCPL resource.

No. CCPL does not charge overdue fines. CCPS virtual cards also do not incur charges for lost or damaged items. However, returning materials on time ensures others can enjoy them.

CCPS virtual cards expire on December 31 of the year the student turns 18. After that, students can sign up for a full-service CCPL library card.

Yes. CCPS virtual cards can also be used in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, though checkout policies may vary.

If your child is a CCPS student under age 18, their accounts can be merged. Visit your local branch for help. CCPS virtual cards will serve as the primary library card for all CCPS students.

Non-CCPS students can apply for a Library Card for Minors, a Kids Card, or a full-service CCPL card with a parent/guardian’s permission. Learn more about card options here.

The main difference is that CCPS virtual cards are automatically created for all CCPS students and linked to their student ID numbers. No physical card is needed, and students don’t need to memorize a long barcode number to access resources.

No. CCPS virtual cards are digital only. A student’s ID number serves as their library account number. Check out a printable version.