Librarian's Picks Request Form

 
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Get a grab bag of items picked out by a librarian or make a more specialized request. Fill out the form below to tell us what you're hoping to get and which library you want to pick them up from. Holds will be filled in the order they are received.

How it works:

  1. You fill out the form.
  2. Staff at your chosen pickup location will gather a selection of items for you from what they currently have in stock. This might take a few days.
  3. You'll be notified that you have holds available to pick up by your usual method--email, text, or phone call. Please wait to receive this notice before coming to the library.
  4. Your items will stay on the hold shelf for seven full days.
Patron Info
Enter your complete barcode (14 digits). Do not include any spaces or punctuation in the barcode.
Please select a specific location you will be picking books up from. Books and materials will be selected from what's currently on the shelves at that location.
We might have questions about your request or need additional information. Please indicate how you would you like us to contact you if that is the case.
Librarian's Picks Request Type
Audience
What types of materials are you looking for? Select all that apply. After you select a category, more questions will appear so that you can make a more specific request.
What is the age(s) of the youth these materials are for?
What is the approximate reading level of the youth these materials are for, if applicable?
What is the youth's favorite book, favorite activity or favorite tv program?
PreK Options
Select one of these options and give more details below or describe what you want farther down in the "Want something we didn't mention?" section.
Tell us in a few words what they like (e.g., trucks, funny stories, dogs, "doesn't matter--we just need fresh books!," etc.).
School Age Options
Select one of these options and give more details below or describe what you want farther down in the "Want something we didn't mention?" section.
Tell us in a few words what they like (e.g., fantasy, non-fiction books about the civil war, animal stories, etc.).
Teen Options
Select one or more of these options and give more details below or describe what you want farther down in the "Want something we didn't mention?" section.
Tell us in a few words what you're looking for (e.g., fantasy, "I love Jason Reynolds," "something with a Latina protagonist," etc.).
Adult Options
Select one or more of these options and give more details below or describe what you want farther down in the "Want something we didn't mention?" section.
Tell us what genres, styles, or authors you like (e.g., horror, "something light and fun," "I love Harlan Coben," science fiction, "doesn't matter--I just need fresh books!," etc.)
Movie Options
Select one of these options and give more details below or describe what you want farther down in the "Want something we didn't mention?" section.
Tell us what genres, directors, or actors you like (e.g., romantic comedy, "something light and fun," "I love Benicio del Toro," documentary, etc.)
Want Something We Didn't Mention?
What type of items are you looking for? The more details you provide, the better selections we can make. You could provide the genre (i.e., cozy mysteries, narrative non-fiction about science), favorite authors or titles, length of the book, favorite artist, in verse vs. prose, etc.
But Don't Give Me...
Is there anything you specifically are *not* looking for (i.e., authors/titles you've already read, topics you're not interested in, etc.)?
Grab Bag Options

Add requests for up to three family members. If you want to request books for more than three family members, please fill out another request for members four and above.

Family Member 1
Select what types of books to request for this family member. Choose as many categories as you want. You'll then be asked how many of each you want.
Select what types of books to request for this family member. Choose as many categories as you want. You'll then be asked how many of each you want.
Select what types of books to request for this family member. Choose as many categories as you want. You'll then be asked how many of each you want. The Bestsellers and Too Good to Miss collections are not available through Librarian's Picks.
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