New Items
To request a new item that is not in the collection, please follow these steps:
- Click here to search for the item in the catalog. If the item is listed, place a hold using your 14 digit library card number, you pin number is the last 4 digits of your library card number.
- For music CD’s, movies and TV shows not shown in theaters, please do not place a request more than 3 months in advance of release date.
- Request for books will be accepted on items with a publication date within the next 6 months.
- If the item falls into the above guidelines, click here the button below to request an item.
***If the library decides to purchase the item you will automatically be placed on hold for the item. Please remember that these suggestions do not guarantee that the item will be purchased.
Interlibrary Loan
To request an item that is not in the library’s collection, please follow these steps:
- Click here to search the catalog to make sure we do not already own the item.
- This form can only be used for items that have been published over one year ago.
- PCPL policy states that only three interlibrary loan requests can be submitted per week per patron.
- Patron accounts must be in good standing (no fines or overdue items, no expired or blocked accounts).
- To place your order fill out the form below and then click “submit.” If you are experiencing any difficulties with this form or have any questions please email: ill@pcpl.org
We are not informed of expected arrival dates through the interlibrary loan system. When delivery of the item arrives at the library you will be notified as soon as possible. We will also notify you if we are unable to get the item you requested.
