Account How Tos

Change/Set Pin

• Click Account
• Click "Forgot Your Pin?"
• Enter your library card barcode number
• Log into the email address attached to your library card
• Follow steps to reset your PIN

Renew Items

• Log into your account using your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Click "Items currently checked out" from the menu at left
• Click the box next to the item you wish to renew
• Click "Renew Selected"

Pay Fines Online

• Log into your account using your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Click "Pay Fines" (if applicable) from the menu on the left
• You will now be redirected to SmartPay
• Re-enter your library card barcode number and PIN
• Click "Pay Fines/Fees"
• Enter personal and payment information and follow steps to complete payment

Place a Request/Hold

• Click Catalog
• Search for item you are looking for and click to view item
• On item page, click "Request Item"
• Enter your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Select the Library location where you would like to pick the item up
• Click "Submit"

Cancel or Freeze a Hold

• Log into your account using your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Click on the message after your name which indicates how may holds you have
• Click on the box under the Cancel column (on the left) for any title you would like to cancel
• Click on the box under the Freeze column (on the right) for any title you would like to freeze
• Click Update List

Save Your Reading History

• Log into your account using your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Click "Turn On Reading History"

NOTE: If the Library is served with a subpoena, your reading history information may need to be surrendered to law enforcement officials.

Set a Preferred Search

• Log into your account using your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Search using the "More Searches" button at the top of the screen
• After the results are displayed, click "Save as preferred search"

Sign up for Text Alerts

• Log into your account using your library card barcode number and PIN*
• Click "Edit account"
• Enter the mobile number you wish to receive text alerts on in the "To enable text messaging" section
• Click "Email" and then hit "Submit"

Note: Instructions are for use on a desktop or laptop computer and may be different or unavailable on a mobile device.
** If you do not have or know your PIN, try the "Forgot Your Pin?" prompt or give us a call at 419.259.5200.

How to Get a Library Card

Visit our library card page to find out what type of card will work best for you or your organization.

Adult Library Cards

• Photo identification (must be 17 years of age or older)
• Verification of current address (must be an Ohio resident)
• Non-Ohio residents may contact the Main Library Circulation Desk for information regarding eligibility for a free or fee library card by calling 419.259.5202

If you don't meet these requirements, you can still get a library card - visit our library card page to apply for an eMedia card.

Borrower's Agreement

• I am 17 years or older and a resident of Ohio
• I will not share my library card barcode number and PIN with others
• I will report a lost/stolen card immediately and not allow my card to be used by another person
• I will pay all fines/charges for the late return, loss of or damage to all materials borrowed on this card
• I will monitor the online site and content that my minor child(ren) access
• I will accept full responsibility for all actions performed while using the Library’s Internet connection
• I will comply with the Library's Code of Conduct