Q. Why do you require patrons to enter the whole library card no. when all cards start with the same prefix nos.? I can't ever remember the prefix.

The prefix is 216590....  The number is printed beneath the barcode on your library card.

If you have lost your library card or can no longer remember the number, you will need to go to an EBRPL branch and present identification in order to either get another copy of your library card or register a new card.  For privacy reasons, we do not release library card numbers over the phone or via the internet. Replacement cards cost $1.00.

We require at-home users to enter the entire prefix because a similar prefix system is used for all items in the library's collection, and the at-home search function is not capable of distinguishing between an item number and a library card number.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (225) 231-3750.