Library of Things Reservations

Learn how to make a reservation for items in The Library of Things at The Indianapolis Public Library.

Borrowers make a reservation for Library of Things in MyTurn Reservations rather than in the Library's online catalog. If you have never made a reservation before, these directions can help you get started.

You will need your Library card number and PIN to make a reservation. After looking through these directions, go to the MyTurn Library of Things Reservations site to get started.

Would you like to learn more? See Library of Things for more information and an FAQ.

Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian.

Login Using Your Library Card Number and PIN

The Log In prompt is located in the upper right corner. To look for a particular book, simply enter the title in the search box. If you would like to browse, you can select one or more categories to narrow down to a list of choices of interest to your book club. Select "Available now" if you don't want to wait, and only want to see the choices that are immediately available.

A screenshot of The Library of Things MyTurn reservation page. Log In is located in the upper right corner. The search box to use for entering search terms is in a column on the left side. The search box is followed by an 'available now' checkbox as well as a list of categories you can use to narrow down your search.

Make a Library of Things Selection

Note that not all locations have The Library of Things and individual items are only in stock at some locations. While you are browsing through the items, there is a note that will tell which branch you need to go to in order to pick up the item.

Once you see an item in The Library of Things and confirm where you need to pickup the item, click "Reserve."

A screenshot of The Library of Things browseable list. Three items display from left to right, a carbon monixide detector, a circuit breaker tool, and a corn hole game set. Under each item is a ‘Reserve’ button to use to begin the reservation process.

Choose Your Reservation Dates

You will again be reminded where you need to go to pickup the item. Select the dates you would like to reserve the item. When you are finished, click "+Add items." This will add the reservation to your cart.

A screenshot that shows the item's pickup location and a calendar for selecting reservation dates, as well as the “+Add Items” button which is used to put the item in your cart.

Verify Your Selections and Submit Your Request

Click on the cart icon at the top of the page to open your request and submit your reservation. At this point you can double check all of the details to make sure your reservation is correct. You can still change the reservation dates of you'd like. Once you confirm the information is correct, click "Submit Reservation."

You’ll receive an email notification when your item is ready for pickup. Pick up your item at the checkout desk.

A screenshot that shows the option to change the date of your reservation, lets you know the pickup location, and confirms The Library of Things item you want to reserve as well as the ‘Submit Reservation’ button used to complete your reservation.

Returning The Library of Things Items

Return items inside at the same branch you checked it out. Do not use the book drop for returns.