Search for an item in our catalog / Place a Hold
1. Go to our Online Catalog.
2. Enter your search terms into the empty field at the top of the page. You can limit your search by using the drop down menus
4. Click “Place Hold” for the item you want. You will be asked to enter your library card barcode (14 digit number on the back of your library card) and your PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your card number unless you have changed it.)
5. Select the location where you would like to pick up your item, and click Place Hold(s).
Once your item has been pulled and is ready for pick up, you will be notified (by email or text).
Your item will be held at our Main Desk for 7 days.
If you would like to pick up your items the same day, call the library to make the request.
Questions? Call us at 860-695-6300 or email reference@hplct.org
Don't know your pin?
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Or Call us at 860-695-6300, email us at reference@hplct.org, or
Go to our main catalog
Click Login
Then Forgot my PIN.
Your PIN will be emailed to your address on file.
Hartford Public Library
Central Branch: 500 Main Street. Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-695-6300 | Text: 860-530-4376 | Email: contactus@hplct.org | Chat: www.hplct.org
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