@ Your Library

Turning Your Home or Office into a Branch Library

Did you know that you can turn your home or office into a branch of the Simsbury Public Library? All you need is Internet access and your Simsbury Public Library card with its 14-digit barcode on the back.

Use the Library's Catalog

  • Visit the Simsbury Public Library at www.simsburylibrary.info
  • Click on Search the Catalog.
  • Click on the link to CONNECT. You will be accessing the Library's Catalog.
  • Click on the Search Simsbury Public Library’s Catalog box.
  • Enter your search and click on the blue Search button.

Place a Hold on An Item That’s Checked Out

  • Visit the Simsbury Public Library at www.simsburylibrary.info
  • Click on Search the Catalog.
  • Click on the link to CONNECT. You will be accessing the Library's Catalog.
  • Click on the Search Simsbury Public Library’s Catalog box.
  • Enter your search and click on the blue Search button.
  • Click on the Details button for the title you’re interested in. This will bring you to the Item Information box. If the item that is owned by Simsbury Public Library is checked out, you can place a hold.
  • To place a hold, click on the Place Hold link located on the left-side of the screen.
  • Enter your 14-digit library card number. It is the barcode on the back of your library card.
  • Enter your PIN. If you haven’t previously chosen a PIN, type in CHANGEME as your PIN.
  • Click on the Place Hold button.
  • You will see a message confirming that the hold was placed.
  • Click on OK.
  • Click on the Logout button to insure your privacy.
  • You will receive a phone call when the item is available for pick up at the Library’s Circulation Desk.

Access Your Library Account

  • Visit the Simsbury Public Library at www.simsburylibrary.info
  • Click on Search the Catalog.
  • Click on the link to CONNECT. You will be accessing the Library's Catalog.
  • Click on the Renew My Materials, Review My Account box.
  • Under My Account, you can review your account, renew materials or change your PIN.
  • Click on the Review My Account link.
  • Enter your 14-digit library card number. It is the barcode on the back of your library card.
  • Enter your PIN. If you haven’t previously chosen a PIN, type in CHANGEME as your PIN.
  • Click on Display User Information.
  • You will find a display of your checkouts, holds, and bills.
  • Click on the Logout button to insure your privacy.

Renew Library Materials

  • Visit the Simsbury Public Library at www.simsburylibrary.info
  • Click on Search the Catalogs.
  • Click on the link to CONNECT. You will be accessing the Library's Catalog.
  • Click on the Renew My Materials, Review My Account box.
  • Under My Account, you can review your account, renew materials or change your PIN.
  • Click on the Renew My Materials link.
  • Enter your 14-digit library card number. It is the barcode on the back of your library card.
  • Enter your PIN. If you haven’t previously chosen a PIN, type in CHANGEME as your PIN.
  • Click on List Charged Items
  • You can renew a single item or all of the items that you have checked out on your library card.
  • Check off the items that you want to renew; then click on Renew Selected Items.
  • You will see a confirm that will tell you if your renewal was successful.
  • Click on the Logout button to insure your privacy.

Conduct Research from Your Home or Office

  • Choose the type of resource that you wish to use: periodicals; newspapers; business databases; literary criticism; academic resources; health information; and homework help.
  • To access some of these powerful reference and research, full-text databases, Simsbury residents will need their library card with its 14-digit barcode on the back.

Ask a Reference Question

  • Visit the Simsbury Public Library at www.simsburylibrary.info
  • Click on the link Ask A Question.
  • Type in your name, phone #, email address, and question.
  • A librarian will respond to you within 24 hours whenever possible.