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Holds

There are three types of holds for books or other materials . . . .

  • "The book I want is checked out. Please notify me when it is returned!"
  • "The book I want is available at the library. Please hold it for me!"
  • "The book I want is available at a branch across town. Please send it to the branch that is closest to me so I can pick it up tomorrow!"

There are three ways to place a hold . . . .

Holds Considerations

  • Popular 7-Day Books and new DVDs cannot be placed on hold. However, if a copy is available at any library, you can call that library and the material will be held for you until the end of the business day.
  • Reference materials are not available for holds.
  • Please wait to be notified before you come in to pick up a hold request (see  Holds Notification , below). Processing of online holds generally requires a  minimum  of 24 hours.
  • There is a limit of 25 hold requests on your library card at one time.

Holds Notification

  • We will notify you by  telephone  or email when your requested items are ready for pickup.
  • Check the status of holds and other library card information by calling  901-452-2047  (24 hours) or by using the  My Items on Hold  feature online. (NOTE: both methods require your library card number.)
  • We will hold your items at the library you have specified for 7 days.
  • Please use the same library card to request and check out your material.
  • Click here for more information on notices .