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Niagara Falls Public Library

Renewing, Reserving & Returning

Most Library materials automatically renew twice. Items do not renew when there are other customers waiting for these items or a Library card has expired.

Renewing

How can I renew an item?

Although most items automatically renew, you can also renew them:

  • In person at any library location
  • By calling any library location
  • By logging onto your account through the Library's online catalogue with your card number and PIN

Reserves & Holds

When can an item be reserved?

  • When it’s something that has recently been ordered for the collection
  • When it’s checked out
  • When it’s available to borrow, but not at the location you typically visit

Any library item can be reserved, excluding material from the Local History Collection (LHC) or Reference material. Reserves can be picked up at any location of your choosing, with the exception of Musical Instruments and Culture Boxes - Victoria location only. You can have up to 65 reserves on your card at one time. Restrictions apply for teen and children’s cards.

To reserve an item, you must have a valid library card in good standing.

How can items can be reserved?

  • In person at any library location
  • By calling any library location
  • By logging onto your account through the Library's online catalogue with your card number and PIN

Customers will be notified by phone or email when reserves are available for pick-up. To sign up for email notification, please speak with staff or sign in to your account and add your email address to your personal information in your Borrower Profile.

If you’re going out of town, you can make your reserves inactive so that you’re not contacted for a pick-up while you’re away. Library staff at any location can assist with this process in person or by phone.

Returning Your Items

Most borrowed items may be returned to any of the four library locations. Drop boxes are available at all locations if you’re not able to bring an item back during our open hours.

Culture Boxes, Musical Instruments and Storywalks need to be returned in person to our Victoria Avenue Library and cannot be returned through the drop box.