Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our app, My RCLreads, is available on the Apple App Store, opens a new window or the Google Play Store, opens a new window.

Use the above links or search the App Store for "My RCLreads" to find and download the app.

Our app lets you:

• Find the library closest to you – check library hours and locations.
• Explore library resources - search the library catalog, browse new arrivals and more.
• Manage your library account – see what you have checked out, place holds and renew materials.
• Manage your personal shelves – keep track of what you’ve read and would like to read.
• Browse and register for upcoming events.
• Scan the barcode on the back of a book, DVD or CD to see if the library has a copy of that item.
• Access a digital version of your library card to check out items at our self-checkout machines.
• Add and manage multiple library cards within the app.

Yes! You can download e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines using Libby, by OverDrive, opens a new window. Learn which devices work with Libby, by OverDrive and how to download items., opens a new window

Borrowing and Renewal Policies:

• Metro area public library cardholders registered with Ramsey County Library may borrow e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines through Libby, by OverDrive.
• A maximum of 15 e-books or e-audiobooks may be borrowed at a time.
• An unlimited number of e-magazines may be borrowed at a time.
• e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines may be borrowed for 7, 14, or 21 days.
• e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines are renewable. A Renew option will appear on your Loans page three days before the item expires as long as there are no requests on that title.
• If a title has been borrowed by another user, a hold for the title may be placed. Hold limit is 15 items. Note: e-magazines are always available to be borrowed at all times and require no holds.
• e-Books and e-audiobooks cannot be downloaded to the Library's publicly used computers.

Simply visit any library in the seven county area. Ask someone at the Service Desk to issue you a library card. You will need to provide picture identification and proof of your current address.

In accordance with the Minnesota Statutes 13.02 and 13.40, library patron records are private and information contained in the record cannot be given out to anyone other than the library card holder.

The library will only receive 1040/1040-SR forms and instructions. Contact your library for up to date form availability. Learn how to access additional forms.