R.H. Johnson Library FAQ
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How do I renew my library items?
Item(s) will be automatically renewed two times on the due date unless there is a hold on it. You can log into your library account to see if they will be renewed and what the new due date is. To learn how to access your account see the FAQ question below How do I access my library account?
How do I sign into Libby/Overdrive? What is my PIN?
To sign into Libby or the Overdrive website, the Card Number is your Rec Card number, and the Pin is the last four digits of the phone number the Rec Center has on file for you. If you still have trouble signing in, call the library’s main number for help, 623-544-6130. Click Here for more information.
How do I get a Culture Pass?
Do I need a library card?
How many items can I check out and for how long?
- Books: 20
- New Books: 4
- Magazines: 10
- Magazines of the same title: 5
- Puzzles: 5
- Games: 5
- Books on CD: 6
- New Books on CD: 4
- DVD & Blu-Rays: 7
Loan Periods
- Older books, puzzles and games – three weeks
- New books – two weeks
- Older books on CD – four weeks
- New books on CD – two weeks
- DVDs and Blu-Rays – one week
How do I put a hold on an item and where do I pick it up?
To put an item on hold, log into your library catalog account and then search for the item in the catalog. Now click the “Place Hold” button to the right of the item you want, then “Submit Hold Request.” If you cannot place a hold through your account, you can call the library’s main line at 623-544-6130 or come into the library and talk to staff in the Information Center. When the hold is ready to be picked up it will be at the checkout desk in the library.
Does the library have free wi-fi?
What computers and printing are available in the library?
Do you have study rooms I can use?
How do I create a library catalog account?
To access your library catalog account, click “Sign In”. Enter your Rec Card Number as the username and the password is the last 4 digits of the phone number that the Rec Center has on file for you. Click “Sign In.”
How do I donate to the library?
How do I suggest an item for the library to purchase?
You can suggest an item for the library to purchase in person at the library, or digitally through the catalog. To suggest an item in person, go to the checkout desk and ask for a Purchase Suggestion form. Fill out the form and give it back to a volunteer at the checkout desk. To suggest an item digitally, sign into your library catalog account and click on the “Purchase Suggestion” link on the menu bar. Fill out the purchase suggestion and click “Submit your suggestion”. Due to a large number of recommendations, however, it is not possible to purchase every item. Recommendations are not needed for best sellers or box office hits.