Place a Hold

Placing a hold online is quick and easy, and can save you a trip to the library.

• Go to our Catalog and use the search field to find the book or item.
• Once you find the item, click on the “Place Hold” button on the right.
• Enter your Library Card Number, and PIN to log in. Before you click Submit Request, select which library you want to pick the item up at.
  • Your Library Card Number: the 14 digit number underneath the barcode on the back of your library card. Type it in without spaces.
  • Your PIN: a 4 digit number given when you received your library card. Forgot your PIN? Contact us and we can change it for you.
• If someone else has a hold on the item, go ahead and place the hold to be put in the queue.
• The Library will email, text, or call you when the item is ready to be picked up and checked out.

Things to Know

• Items are kept waiting for you on the Holds Shelf for one week after the item comes in.
• If you are unable to pick up the hold, please contact us during those 7 days so we can put it back in circulation.
• Make sure that your Contact Information is correct, so that you get the notification that the item is ready for pick up.
• You may have up to 15 items on hold at one time.
• If you change your mind and don’t need the hold any longer, you can call us and we can remove the hold.

What does the Hold Status mean?

• Pending: your hold was placed and we’re getting it ready.
• Active: someone else has your item and you’re in line to get it. You’ll see a number that indicates where you are in the queue.
• Shipped: it’s coming from another branch and it’s on its way.
• Held: it’s ready to pick up!