Curbside Pickup Steps

Three Step Curbside Pickup Process:

Step one: Place Your Items on Hold.

Option 1

Option 2

  • Place items on hold using the library website catalog. Choose the Search box in the right-hand corner of the library website. You will need your library card number and PIN. (Library staff can reset PIN numbers.)
  1. Search for an item
  2. Choose "Request It" to place an item on request.
  • Library staff will prepare your items for pickup.
  • As soon as your hold is available, you will be provided with a phone number to call to arrange a pickup time.

Option 3

  • Download the myLIBRO app to your mobile device. You can find the “myLIBRO” app on the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS) and you can Install or download the app to your device You can download the MyLIBRO app on most iOS, Android, and Windows 10 devices or download it now:
  • Google Play https://play.google.com/store
  • Microsoft Windows Store
  • If your device isn't compatible with the app, you can still use myLIBRO by going to myLIBROapp.com in a web browser. We suggest using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
  • Open the myLibro App and select the "Create myLIBRO Account" button. You are required to fill out mandatory details to complete your profile
  • You will receive a confirmation email from myLIBRO admin. This will include your authentication code and a copy of the User Guide.
  1. Search for an item
  2. Choose "Request It" to place an item on request. At this time only items owned by Decatur Public library will be available for hold request.
  • Library staff will prepare your items for pickup.
  • As soon as your hold is available, you will be notified by email or text and provided with a phone number to call to arrange a pickup time.

Step two: Call the library staff to arrange pickup time.

  • Talk with library staff to arrange the next available pickup time slot. Call 217-433-4230
  • If using myLIBRO, follow prompts to schedule the pickup after receiving the notification

Step three: Pick up your items.

  • myLibro users can click the "I Have Arrived" on the app
  • Other pickups visit the library within the date/time period agreed upon with DPL staff. Go to the Library’s designated Curbside Pickup location in the south area of the parking lot. Please be aware of your surroundings and drive carefully when arriving at the curbside pickup area.
  • Arrive at the library within an hour of your scheduled appointment time to prevent having to reschedule.
  • Park in one of the marked spaces. Call the number on the sign in front of you. Library staff will ask your last name and the number of the space in which you are parked. Library staff will then bring your items to you, already checked out on your library card. Please have your trunk open if you have one.

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