Curbside Holds Pickup: 1:30-2pm

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Ames Public Library cardholders can now request books and other items and pick them up at a Curbside Holds Pickup appointment.

Please place your holds by 8am on the day before your Curbside Holds Pickup appointment. (Limit of 20 items.)

To place items on hold:

  • Log in to your account on the Library's catalog using your Library card number and PIN. (If you have trouble logging in, please call 239-5646 ext. 2.)
  • Find an item you want.
  • Check the item's "availability" to make sure we have at least one copy checked in.
  • Click "Request" and confirm your hold request.
  • If you have any items on hold that you no longer need, call (515) 239-5646 ext. 2 or e-mail circ@amespubliclibrary.org.

To schedule your Curbside Holds Pickup appointment:

  • Find an available time slot on the Library's event calendar.
  • Fill out the registration form. 
  • You should receive a confirmation e-mail.

If you have large fines or fees on your account, you may need to pay them before your holds can be checked out. You can pay your Ames Public Library fines online here. 

If you will need special assistance at your Curbside Holds Pickup, please let us know in the Special Notes.

For more information about our Curbside Holds Pickup service, visit www.amespubliclibrary.org/curbside.


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