Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries

WHAT materials can I borrow and pickup from any participating library?

• Any circulating item currently available to check out (for example, status is not: Checked Out, On hold for someone, or Being transferred between libraries) in the online catalog for any participating library. Note: Only items from a participating library may be requested;

• Requested items for which you received an “available” or “ready for pickup” notice prior to libraries closing as a result of COVID-19; and

• Requested items identified as “ready for pickup” in your My Account.

HOW can I find materials to borrow and pickup from any participating library?

1. Search the library’s online catalog at https://www.buffalolib.org/books-movies-music for items you would like to pickup, or call the library for assistance. Remember, the item must be at the library you will be picking up from. Select any participating library to help limit your search results.

2. Call the participating library that lists the items you want, to have them set aside for you to pickup at that location. See the list of participating libraries to find the telephone number and address.
a. Each participating library reserves the right to limit the number of items requested per day/per library card.
b. You will be contacted once your items are ready for pickup.

3. If you currently have hold items “ready for pickup” and were notified previously, please call the participating library to schedule a pickup.

4. When scheduling a pickup, you will be asked for:
a. The make/color of your car (if applicable) and
b. Your library card number.