How To

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  Manage your Account

  Access your account from any page and clicking on the My Account button. You will need to enter your library card number or username and PIN (the last four digits of your account number).
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  Get a Library Card

  Any resident of the City of Joliet may apply for a library card at the Circulation desk at either of our two library locations.
  For more information click here.
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  Borrow Materials

  All library material must be checked out at the Circulation desk or at one of the self-checkout stations.
  More information on Fees and Circulation schedules can be found here.

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  Renew Materials

  You can renew materials either in person, online, or by phone.
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  Place a Hold

  You may place a hold on an item in our catalog by clicking My Account and logging into your account. You may also use any of our catalog computers if you are in the library.
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  Overdue Fees

  Simply visit My Account, you will need to log in using your library card number or username and PIN. If you need further asistance, please contact our circulation desk.
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  Interlibrary Loans

  Interested in items that the library does not own?
  If you cannot locate what you are looking for at either of our locations, you may request the item be sent from another library. Click here to learn more about interlibrary loans.
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  Sign up for Notifications

  Receive updates on items on hold for you that are ready to be picked up, overdue notices, and courtesy notices for items that will be due soon by signing up for our free service.
  Click here for more information.
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  Can't Find What You're Looking For?

  Help us by filling out a Recommend an Item Form with your suggestions