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Library Software Update

Our new online catalog can be viewed through two sites:

You can access our library collection from either site. However, some features of the catalog function different between both sites. Browse this guide to explore some of the most prominent differences between both catalogs so that you may consider which will be more suitable for you to use.

How do I sign in to my library card account? (includes instructions for both catalogs)
See all FAQs for the library catalog.

PIN Information

All library card PINs have been reset to the last four numbers of the barcode. Steps to reset the PIN are available in this FAQ: I don't know my PIN/Password or I want to reset it - help!

CloudLibrary now requires a PIN (same PIN to login to the catalog). It may be helpful to uninstall and reinstall the CloudLibrary app to sign in with the PIN.
hoopla accounts may also need to update the PIN. Steps to update the PIN are available in this FAQ: Having Trouble Logging onto Hoopla - receiving "Yikes!" message

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All library card PINs have been reset to the last four numbers of the barcode. Steps to reset the PIN are available in this FAQ:
I don't know my PIN/Password or I want to reset it - help!

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