Search, renew, request (or inter-library loan), reserve

You can search:

• online via the app
• online via the website
• over the phone
• in person at the help desk

How to search

Search online via the app

• Go to the app once installed on your device
• You do not need your library card number and PIN to search but you will need both to renew or reserve
• You will need item details, for e.g. title, author(s) etc

If the item you want is not available on our catalogue, you can request (or inter-library loan) the item.

The Coventry Libraries Solus app is available for smartphones and tablets that run the Android, iOS or Windows operating system (excluding Amazon Kindle Fire devices - these run the Android OS but the app is unavailable in the Amazon app store). The app is one of the easiest ways to use our service.

You will need to visit the app store and download the app for your device.

The Coventry Libraries Planet Library app for children is available for smartphones and tablets that run the Android, iOS or Windows operating system (excluding Amazon Kindle Fire devices - these run on Android OS but the app is unavailable in the Amazon app store). The app is fun and interactive allowing children to search the library catalogue and request books, track their reading progress and catch characters in the library using an augmented reality game!

You will need to visit the Android app store, iOS app store or Windows app store and download the app for your device. 

Search online via the website

• Go to the online catalogue website
• You do not need your library card number and PIN to search but you will need both to renew or reserve
• You will need item details, for e.g. title, author(s) etc

If the item you want is not available on our catalogue, you can request (or inter-library loan) the item.

Search over the phone

• Phone any library during opening hours. Don’t know a library phone number? Find a library.
• You do not need your library card number and PIN to search but you will need both to renew or reserve
• You will need item details, for e.g. title, author(s) etc

If the item you want is not available on our catalogue, you can request (or inter-library loan) the item.

Search in person at the help desk

Please note: search in person at the help desk is unavailable during express service. This applies to Central Library only. Limited service is available during these opening hours.

• Visit any library during opening hours. Don’t know where the library is? Find a library.
• Go to the help kiosk
• You do not need your library card number and PIN to search but you will need both to renew or reserve
• You will need item details, for e.g. title, author(s) etc

If the item you want is not available on our catalogue, you can request (or inter-library loan) the item.

Help

If you need help, phone Central Library on 024 7683 2314.