Scottsdale Public Library - Frequently Asked Questions

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What is my PIN?
What is the checkout period?
How many items may I check out?
How do I renew library items?
Do you have Internet & WiFi access?
What accessibility services do you offer?
How do I request library items?
How do I get a book from another library?
How do I change my home library?
Where are the bookdrops located?
How do I rent a meeting room?
Do you need volunteers?

What is my PIN?
topWe will be happy to help you reset your PIN.
Please call 480-312-READ (7323) or visit any service desk at one of the libraries.

What is the checkout period? top Books, DVDs and Videos marked NEW may be checked out for 2 weeks, and will incur a .50¢/day late fee. Audio books marked NEW may be checked out for 2 weeks, and will incur a .20¢/day late fee. All other library materials may be checked out for 3 weeks, and will incur a .20¢/day late fee.

How Many items may I check out? top You may have up to 50 items checked out at any one time.
Of those 50 items, 10 may be DVDs, 15 may be music CDs, and 15 may be magazines.

How do i Get a Book from another library?topIt takes a minimum of two days to have an available item transferred from one Scottsdale library to another. Once the item is delivered to your location, you will be notified that the item is ready for pickup. For items from libraries outside of Scottsdale, please see our Can't Find It? page.