📚 FAQ Category: Borrow
Who can use the library?
Anyone may use any of the member libraries in the Cumberland County Library System (CCLS.) Some benefits are limited to card holders.
Where can I return my library materials?
You may return items to any Cumberland County Library System member or any Access Pennsylvania public library.
If I forget my library card, can I still borrow materials?
If you forget your card and need to borrow items, you must provide identification (such as a driver's license).
How to find older titles not owned by Cumberland County Library System?
If a title is not owned by our libraries, you can request to borrow the item from another library within Pennsylvania. To do this, complete the Inter-Library Loan Requests form. Select the form for the type of item you’d like to borrow. We have separate forms for:
How long may I keep my materials?
Most items are available for 14 days with 3 renewals. DVDs, Playaways, and Video Games are available for 7 days with 3 renewals. Hotspots have 14- and 30-day loans. Due date receipts and account tools can help you track your due dates.
For more information, visit our Borrow Items page.
How do I renew things?
Cumberland County Library System has implemented the automatic renewal of eligible items reaching their due dates. Many of your items may qualify for automatic renewal. For more information about automatic renewal visit our Automatic Renewal page.
To manually renew your items, here are available options.
Option 1: Renew It Online
- Go to our Online Catalog
- Select the Login button. You will need your library barcode and PIN
- Click on My Account in the upper right corner of your window
- Put a check mark in the box for the titles you want to renew
- Click the Renew Marked or Renew All button
- Check for any error messages, and note the new due date
- Logout
If an item can't be renewed, there will be a message explaining why it couldn’t be renewed.
Option 2: Renew Using the Library2Go App
Option 3: Renew Using Shoutbomb Text Messaging
- Get text notification of items due, and renew eligible items via text. Registered phones can text MYBOOKS to 1-833-569-0507 for an overview of checked out items and holds; text RL to check for items you can renew or OL to view overdue items.
Option 4: Call the Library System's Automated Phone System
- Call the library system's automated Telephone Circulation System:
- (717) 240-7889
- (888) 697-0371 ext. 7889
Option 5: Call or Visit Your Library
- For personal service, call or visit your library during its operating hours for renewals.
