Start with the smartest card.
A library card is the smartest card you can carry. It‘s all you need to borrow loads of free books, DVDs, and lots more.
Questions about using your card or library account? Look for answers here, e-mail circulation@champaign.org or call 217/403–2000 (please have your card handy when you call).
Getting a Library Card
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/getting_a_library_card.html)Free cards are available to everyone in Champaign. Non-residents can purchase cards. What does a card bring you? The benefits are truly endless.
Your Account & PIN
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/your_account_pin.html)Log in to see what you have checked out, to renew, and to see if requested items are ready.
Check Out & Return
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/check_out_return.html)See how much you can borrow, how long you can keep it, and details about overdue fees. Our Rental Collection brings you more of the hottest titles.
Renew to Keep It Longer
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/renew.html)Haven‘t finished that book or DVD yet? You can “renew” it to keep it longer.
Request & Pick Up
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/request_pick_up.html)First, find what you want in our catalog. If it’s already checked out, you can request it. We‘ll let you know when it’s ready to pick up. You can request items from libraries everywhere using Worldcat.
Home Delivery
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/home_delivery.html)If you can’t leave home, let the library come to you, with free delivery of books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.
Reminders by E-mail
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/reminders_by_email.html)E-mail reminders let you know that something is due soon or ready to pick up.
Lost or Damaged
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/lost_damaged.html)Accidents do happen — but please remember that you‘re responsible for everything checked out on your card. Lost your card? Lost or damaged a library item? Here‘s what to do.
Want a book, DVD, CD?
Search the catalog or find suggestions under Explore Books & More.
Your PIN
You’ll need a PIN to access your library account online. Your default PIN is the last four digits of your phone number. You can change it in your account information online.
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