Please do not arrive at the library until you receive the notification that your holds are ready for pick up.
Curbside service is now available at all LCPL locations. Just place a hold using our catalog or our callback service (219-769-3541, ext 4). We'll let you know when it's ready so you can pick it up safely. Here's how it works.
Used to Browsing? Not Sure What to Get?
We have some recommendations. Or, use our callback service or our Ask a Librarian form to request a recommendation - just let us know what you like, and we'll make a personalized suggestion.
You can also send us requests like "Just give me five sci-fi novels."; "Choose some recent nonfiction on the Civil War for me."; or "I'd like to check out a foreign film, I don't care which one." and we'll build you a surprise bag!
If you have a lost item on your account, please contact us before using curbside pick-up.
Cedar Lake: 219-374-7121
Mon: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue - Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Dyer-Schererville: 219-322-4731
Mon: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed & Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fri: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Griffith-Calumet Twp: 219-838-2825
Mon: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed & Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Highland: 219-838-2394
Mon - Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Hobart: 219-942-2243
Mon - Thurs: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Lake Station-New Chicago: 219-962-2409
Mon: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SUN: CLOSED
Merrillville: 219-769-3541
Mon & Tue: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wed: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Munster: 219-836-8450
Mon & Tue: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
St. John: 219-365-5379
Mon - Wed: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thurs: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
1: Place your hold.
• Search the catalog for the item you want and click "Place Request" or 
use our callback service to let us know what you want (219-769-3541, ext 4)
• Not sure what you want? Use Ask a Librarian or the callback service to ask for a recommendation based on your taste!
• Filling holds will take at least one full business day after the item is listed as available in our catalog. Thank you for your patience!
2: Wait for your hold notification.
• Do not come to the library until you receive your notification!
• We highly recommend using email notifications because they contain detailed instructions. You can use them in addition to text message notifications. Here's how.
• You'll have 7 days to pick up your holds once you receive your notification.
• You must pick up all available holds; we won't leave available holds on the shelf for later.
3: Go to the library and park in a designated curbside pickup spot. Stay in your vehicle with the windows rolled up.
• If you leave your vehicle we will not deliver your items.
• Walked or biked to the library? Here's how to use curbside service without a vehicle.
4: Call the number on the parking spot sign and press 1
• Don't call until you're actually in one of the special curbside parking spots, even if you have to wait for someone else to pull away!
• If the line is busy, just hang up and try again. There may be many people at your branch picking up items!
• Have your library card number ready. We'll need you to read it to us to make sure you get the right items.
• If you won't be able to exit your vehicle to get the items from the hook due to mobility concerns, please let staff know at this time. We'll work with you to hand off your items safely.
• Don't attempt to place further holds using this phone line. Holds are only accepted via callback service or through the catalog.
5: STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE with the windows rolled up. A staff member will arrive shortly and hang your items on the hook in front of your vehicle.
• You may exit your vehicle to pick up your items after staff have gone back into the building.
• Don't attempt to return materials during your pick up. Use the drop boxes instead.
6: Enjoy your library items!
If you'll be walking or biking to the library to pick up your holds, just follow these instructions:
1: Call your branch once you receive the notification that your holds are ready for pick up.
2: Press 4 to leave a message telling us that you'd like to walk to the library to pick up your holds.
• Include your name, a phone number to reach you, and your branch.
3: We'll call you back to schedule a pick up time and give you specific instructions for where to wait at your branch.
4: Arrive at the appointed time and call your branch to let us know you're here.
5: Receive your items and head home to enjoy!
