Would you like to receive a friendly email or telephone call notifying you that the item you have been wanting to read is waiting for you at the library? For example, you could place a hold on a New York Times bestseller such as Stephen King's new romance, Lisey's Story, Charles Frazier's new historical novel, Thirteen Moons, John Grisham's first nonfiction title, The Innocent Man, or, in anticipation of guests, Amy Sedaris' I Like You (Hospitality Under the Influence).

Select the Books & More block on our home page and then select the gray tab towards the top that says “My Account”. On the next tab enter the last five digits of the barcode on your library card and your Library PIN. Your PIN is usually the last four digits of your telephone number.

Find the item in the catalog (use the Search tab at the top of the window, find the item you would like to reserve, then place a hold by following these instructions:
1. Click on the "Request Item" button.
2. Review the information on the next window (position on the reserve list (queue) for this item and the notification method when the item has arrived). You can even add a comment if you wish, such as a period of time when you will be unable to pick up the item.
3. Click the “Request” button or if you have changed your mind, click the “Cancel” button (or “Cancel and Logout”).

You will be contacted by email (if the library has your email address on your library account) or by telephone. The item will be held for you for three business days after the date of the email or telephone call, until it is reshelved or given to the next waiting customer.

If you have an email address on your library account, you are allowed up to 20 outstanding requests at any given time. You will be allowed a maximum of two outstanding requests, however, if your account does not contain an email address.