Search the Online
Catalog for items in MPL and San Mateo County.
Fill out the form
and you can start using our research databases right away. Visit a PLS library within 30 days to get your actual
library card. Bring a photo I.D. and proof of California residency (you might need a parent with you if you
are under 18).
To sign up, just text the message SIGNUP to pls@shoutbomb.com
Receive hold and pre-overdue notices, renew items, and even search the library catalog by ISBN -- all through text messaging. You can even receive and manage notices for others' cards. Get details here.
Get hold and overdue notices by e-mail, rather than telephone or postcard!
Also get courtesy pre-overdue notices (Borrowers are responsible for returning items on time, even if pre-overdue notice is not received).
To enroll / update:
- Renew
/ Review items out
- Check
/ cancel holds you've placed
- View and Pay overdues or fines
- 'Opt In' to automatically save a history
of items you've had out
MPL
items check out for 3 weeks and may be renewed twice if no holds
are on the item. Exceptions are:
- videos and DVDs - 1 week, 2 renewals