Reserve an item
If a book or other item is not available at the library because someone else has borrowed it, you can ask to have it put on hold. We will send you a notice as soon as the item is available for pickup.
Most books and other library items can be placed on hold at the library, on site, by telephone or online using a library card
Number of documents
Subscribers can reserve a maximum of 15 documents in their account.
Choose your library
You can collect the reserved item at a library of your choice. When you put the item on hold, be sure to provide the name of the library where you would like to pick it up.
Availability notice
You will receive a notice by e-mail or telephone when your item is available. You have six days to collect it.
Exceptions
Different conditions apply to certain books and other items. Some are not available for loan.
Contact your library to find out if you can put a hold on:
- Board games
- Toys
- Outdoor recreational equipment
- Musical instruments
- Reference materials
- Consoles
- Tablets
- Laptop computers
- 3D printers
You are responsible for books and other items until you return them to the library. You are also responsible for items your child has borrowed.
Required documents
Library card
Place items on hold
Use the Nelligan catalogue.
Go in person to one of the libraries in the network or contact the library by telephone.
Need help?
Contact us if you have questions.
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