Materials may be searched for and requested through the online Catalog, in person, or by contacting the library.  Items may be sent to and picked up at any public library in Allegheny County. Renewals of materials may be requested through the online Catalog before their due dates. Telephone renewal is also available.

Request Materials

Materials may be requested through the online Catalog, at the library, by calling the library, or by emailing the library. Items may be sent to any public library in Allegheny County. You may request items not found in the online Catalog by requesting an Interlibrary Loan.

Renew Materials

As of Feb 9th 2020, your books and other materials will now renew automatically! 

Items that are eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed for you up to 6 times if nobody else is waiting for the item. If eligible, items borrowed for 3 weeks will be renewed 3 days before the due date. Items borrowed for one week will be renewed 1 day before the due date. Items that are eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed for you up to 6 times as long as nobody is waiting.

A library reminder notice will be sent to the email address in your patron record when the system attempts to renew your items.  For more information, click here

Return Materials

A book return is located at the front of the library. It may be used outside the library’s normal operating hours. Items may be returned to any public library in Allegheny County.

Fines and Loans

We are now fine free!  Click here for more information.

Delivery Service to Homebound Residents

The library has an outreach program designed for residents who live in the Fox Chapel Area School District who are homebound.

Delivery days and times can be arranged with participants and are generally flexible. To make arrangements, call us: 412-828-9520.