Beginning this month, the Lapeer District Library will be transitioning to a new catalog system, Polaris. This system will help both staff and patrons with material searches, patron accounts and other library services.
While there has been a lot of work happening to prepare for this switch, some errors are expected. A timeline of the process is listed below with what service areas will be affected.
We are so excited for this upgrade, but please be patient with our staff as we all learn and adjust to our new system.
Thursday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 25, 2026
During this week:
- You may still check out items.
- Returned items will not be checked in.
- New library cards cannot be issued.
- Our online and app may show inaccurate information.
- Holds and requests will be temporarily unavailable.
No items will be due during this time. Due dates will be pushed to the first week of March.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
All LDL branches will resume their normal schedule.
- As with any new system, there may be some issues that need attention. We will keep the public aware of any planned downtime or system errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lapeer District Library will be upgrading our catalog and patron record system to Polaris. Staff will be using Polaris for check out, check in and accessing patrons accounts.
Polaris will also be replacing our current website catalog and mobile app.
We anticipate yes, but there may be an issue with some library features.
If you have an issue with your holds, please contact library staff at ldlsupport@lib.lapeer.org or stop by any LDL branch.
No, all current LDL patron accounts and corresponding library card numbers will be available in the new system.
You can use your same library card to check out materials and access your account online.
Yes, during the transition time you can still check out items. Checkout between February 19 - February 25 will not show up on patron account online or in the mobile app.
Yes, you can still return items to any LDL branch, but items will not be checked in until February 26 - 27.
Material due dates have been pushed back during this time so nothing will be due until the first week of March.
Unfortunately we cannot issue new library cards beginning Thursday, February 19 - Friday, February 27.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope new patrons will return after February 28.
Yes, we do not expect any delays with our online services.
If there are unexpected delays, we will let patrons know.
MeL will only be slightly effected by this transition.
Patrons should still be able to place request and receive materials through MeL with no issues. There may be a slight delay with certain items as many libraries will also be transitioning to Polaris and will not be able to send items in MeL during this time.
Yes, you can still search for materials and access your account online and through the mobile app, but both may show inaccurate information due to the transition.
If you have a question about anything regarding materials or your library account, please contact library staff at ldlsupport@lib.lapeer.org or stop by any LDL branch.
