Library Closed Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27.

Austin Public Library facilities and the Austin History Center will be CLOSED Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. Recycled Reads, the Austin Public Library’s used bookstore, will be open Saturday and Sunday, but will be closed on Memorial Day.

How Do I?

Frequently Asked Questions

Hold Requests

How can I suspend a hold temporarily?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=120941

How do I cancel a hold?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128278

How do I change the pick-up location after placing a hold?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128261

How do I find out why my hold is blocked?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128266

How do I know that an item is ready for me to pick up?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=120943

How do I know where I am in the holds list or queue?

In the My APL section of the Catalog, click the Holds link to view your active holds. Your place in the holds list appears next to Position:

How do I request a title online?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=11160

How do I send someone else to the Library to pick up my holds?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=257492

How many holds can I place?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=268245

Is there a charge for placing a hold?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=268250