Cincinnati And Hamilton County Public Library Launches Library Card Application

Press release from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County:

March 25, 2020

Thank you for being so supportive during this unprecedented situation. While our buildings are closed to the public, we are working diligently to find ways to deliver services to the community.

Help Friends & Family Get a Library Card

We launched a streamlined library card application, that only allows for the Downloadable card.

The Downloadable card will now be available for all ages, and we’re relaxing ID verification so that the card can quickly be moved from temporary status. Once we are back to offering some type of in-person services, we will follow-up with you to verify addresses and update your card type should you so choose.

• This only applies to new cards
• If you already have a card, continue to use it
• If you have a temporary number now, you can call 369-6900 and staff will assist getting you a permanent number

New Holds on Physical Materials

In order to allow us to efficiently process the over 11,000 holds on physical materials we currently have, we will be suspending the ability to place new holds on physical items beginning Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. which will be in effect until further notice.

• Your current holds will not be affected and you will not lose your place in line
• Holds that are currently on the holds shelves will have their pickup dates extended while we are closed. No one will lose their hold because our doors are closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Covid-19 Resources

We are updating our blog daily with new resources and information to help you cope with a range of challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to our blog to receive a notification when a new post is live, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for resources like virtual storytimes.

Thank you, and we'll keep you informed as information becomes available via email, our blog and website and on social media @cincylibrary.

For the latest Library service updates and resources, please visit our COVID-19 resource page.

This press release was produced by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The views expressed here are the author’s own.