The Library moved to the Yellow Stage of our Phased Reopening plan on Monday, March 15. Express Services include 60-minute computer sessions, holds pickup, access to fax/copy machines, and reference assistance. Every open location has designated browsing areas. At the Main Library, Passport Services are also available.

Express Services Hours:
Mon–Thu • 11am–7pm
Fri–Sat • 11am–6pm
Sun • Noon–6pm (Main Library only)
_{* Please note that Sprague Firehouse Express will not be reopening, but will continue to offer curbside pickup via Holds To-Go.}

We're still doing our part to keep everyone safe, so masks are required and social distancing is enforced. And if you're not ready to return to the buildings, curbside pickup is still available with Holds To-Go, available at all locations.

With these precautions in place, casual amateur photography is permitted in the Urban Room only. Group and professional photoshoots are not permitted inside the Library at this time. Commercial photo and filming requests should be directed to the Events Services Department at reservations@slcpl.org.

All City Libraries are closed on the following annual holidays:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Pioneer Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Eve (close at 6pm)
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve (close at 6pm)

All residents of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County can sign up online for a City Library Card free of charge. Click Here to sign up for a Library Card online.

Once your registration is processed and you receive your card number via email, you may begin exploring our Digital Library of online resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, music, and more.

In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), there are some changes to our standard Library card application process:

• Library staff are processing card applications as quickly as possible. You will receive an email with your card number as soon as it has been processed.
• If you have lost your existing card, please register for a new one.
• You must provide your email address so that we can send your new card number.

Please note: Patrons under the age of 18 must obtain a parent's or legal guardian's consent. If you are not a Salt Lake County resident, you may still register for a City Library card for an annual fee of $80.00.

If you know your Library Card number or Username, you can reset your PIN here, or you can chat with us during available hoursMon–Fri · 6am–9pm
Sat · 7am–7pm
Sun · 10am–7pm.

Please register for a new card online.

When you receive notification that your holds are ready for pickup, you can schedule an appointment at the branch indicated in your notice. Please ensure your requested appointment matches the branch where your items are being held.

Holds To-Go appointments are available at all Library locations. Click here to schedule a 15-minute appointment slot to pick up your holds.

The City Library is offering virtual meeting space. Zoom virtual meetings can accommodate a maximum of 300 people and are available to individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses. We will help you set up your virtual meetings and provide light tech support. Click here to request your virtual meeting space.

Virtual Meeting Room availabiliity:
Mon–Thu · 10am–8pm
Fri–Sat · 10am–6pm

If you have any questions, please review our Virtual Meeting Room FAQ page or contact Events Services at reservations@slcpl.org.

Physical meeting rooms will be unavailable until further notice.

The City Library is accepting returns at our outdoor book drops at all locations. You may return books, DVDs, CDs, Wi-Fi hotspots, comics, and magazines.

Larger items and Kits (Discovery Kits, Book Club Kits, etc.) may be returned directly to Library Staff at any of our locations during Express Services HoursMon–Thu · 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat · 11am–6pm, Sun &middot Noon–6pm (Main Library only). Once you arrive, call the posted Holds To-Go phone number for that location and let Library Staff know that you are returning a kit. You will be given instructions on how to return the item(s). In most cases, you will be placing the kit on the ground or a table.

Patrons can now submit documents for printing by Library Staff. Send an email with your document attached and include the following information in your message:

• Name
• Phone Number
• Library Card Number
• Print Preference: Black-and-White or Color
• Print Preference: Single-Sided or Double-Sided

Please allow up to 24 hours for Staff to complete your print job. You will receive an email or phone call when your document is ready for pick up. You can pick up print jobs during Express Services HoursMon–Thu · 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat · 11am–6pm, Sun &middot Noon–6pm (Main Library only). When you arrive, call the posted Holds To-Go phone number for that location and tell Library Staff that you are picking up a printed document and provide your name. Staff will bring the document out to you.

(Note: Prints will be limited to 25 pages. Documents will be held for up to seven days.)

The City Library only gets better through the feedback we receive from the people who use our services. Please let us know your thoughts by filling out our Online Contact Form.