My Account

How many times can I renew an item?

There is a limit of 2 renewals per item.

How can I receive library email notifications?

Receiving library email instead of postal mail

HCPL can send out notifications to your email when the items you have requested are ready for pick up or an item you have on loan is about due.  There are two ways to add an email address to your account:

  • Call or visit your local branch
  • Add an email address through My Account
    • Log in
    • Click Profile
    • Enter your email address and click update

    Note: It takes a few days to take effect

Problems with library email notifications

How do I renew materials online?

   1. From the Harris County Public Library homepage click My Account.
   2. Enter your library card number and your PIN and click Login.
   3. Click Items Out.
   4. You will now see all items you have out, when you checked them out, and their due date.
   5. Click the checkbox next to the item(s) you wish to renew, or click the top most checkbox to check all items, and click Renew.

To renew materials you will need:

- Your Library Barcode Number - The 14 digit number on your Library Card which begins with 2 4028.

Even When We're Closed, We're Open

Submitted by Luanna Adams on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 12:06pm

OpenHave you ever desperately needed something and been devastated when you realized the library was closed?  Fear not!  Just because the building is closed doesn't mean you can't get what you need.  Here are a few examples of what's available 24/7 through our web site:
you can renew items by going into "My account,"
you can request items you find in our online catalog,
you can download audio books, music, videos, or electronic books,

How-Tos

Go Wireless

Information on connecting to the wireless networks in our branches.

NetLibrary Help

Renewing Materials Online

   1. From the Harris County Public Library homepage click My Account.
   2. Enter your library card number and your PIN and click Login.
   3. Click Items Out.
   4. You will now see all items you have out, when you checked them out, and their due date.

Placing Holds Online

How to Place a Hold

I don’t have a PIN, how do I get one?

You can obtain one by visiting one of our branches.

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