Online Library Cards and Quick Pick Up
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Step 1: How to Request and Schedule Pick Up of Library Materials
- Log into (or create) your account using your Bridgeport library card number This is the fastest way to get your items!
- Through our Quick Pick Up form
- Email or phone your preferred location
Step 2: Library staff will call you once your holds are filled to schedule a pick-up time. If you cannot be reached by phone, we will leave a message to contact us or we will send you an email to contact us.
Step 3: Arrive at the library on time for your appointment.
Guidelines for Picking Up Library Materials
- Face masks must be worn at all times when picking up library materials
- Maintain social distance staying at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
- There will be no access to the inside of the building; computers, copiers and restrooms are not available at this time.
Quick Pick Up at selected Bridgeport Library locations
- Quick Pick Up will be available Monday – Friday by appointment at selected Bridgeport Public Library locations.
- Each adult and young adult Bridgeport patron can request up to 5 items at a time; Bridgeport children can request up to 10 items at a time. Books, DVDs, Magazines CDs and Audiobooks may be requested.
- Requests will be kept for five (5) days if not picked up as scheduled.
- Please use the library book drop to return your materials. Returns will not be accepted at the pick-up table.
- No donations are being accepted at this time.
- Returned materials will be quarantined for 72 hours before being placed back in circulation and removed from your account.
.Detailed info
Step 1: You can place holds in the following ways:
- Log into (or create) your account using your Bridgeport library card number. This is the fastest way to get your items!
- Through our Quick Pick Up form
- Email or phone your preferred location
- Black Rock Library | (203) 576-7025; blackrockemail@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
- East Side Library | (203) 870-1280; eastsidecirc@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
- North Library | (203) 576-7003; northbranch@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
Step 2: Library staff will call you once your holds are filled to schedule a pick-up time. If you cannot be reached by phone, we will leave a message to contact us or we will send you an email to contact us.
Step 3: Arrive at the library on time for your appointment.
Guidelines for Picking Up Library Materials
- Face masks must be worn at all times when picking up library materials
- Maintain social distance staying at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
- There will be no access to the inside of the building; computers, copiers and restrooms are not available at this time.
Call or email your local Bridgeport Library location for more information.