Requests & Holds
Place a Hold
If you would like to borrow an item that is checked out, a hold can be placed on that item. When the item on reserve is returned to the library you will be notified by text or email that the item is available for you to check out. There is a hold limit of 15 items per patron. All items on hold must be picked-up and checked out at the same time.
Items can be placed on hold:
- At the Service Desk in the library
- By emailing us at vpl@victoriatx.gov
- By phone at 361-485-3301
- By text at 361-204-7021
- Through the My Account page
You may choose to pick up your item inside the library, through Curbside, or through our Anytime Pick-up Lockers.
Curbside Pick-Up
We offer Curbside service for picking up your On-Hold Items. Just drive up in our horseshoe drive located on Commercial St. and a staff member will come out to you. You can call ahead for faster service at 361-485-3301.
If you would like your items to be available at Curbside every time, Visit your My Account page and log in, then chose your Preferred pickup method under the Notifications tab.
Using one of our Anytime Pick-Up Locker locations!
The Victoria public library’s Anytime Pick-Up lockers are a convenient way to access the library at any time of the day.
Here is how you can request a locker as your pick-up location:
1. Reserve online using our Online Library Catalog or by calling 361-485-3301 or emailing vpl@victoriatx.gov
2. Sign into your library account using your library card number and 4-digit PIN.
3. When you find the item you want to reserve, select one of the lockers as your pickup location:
“Anytime Pickup Locker” for the Locker outside the Library main entrance
"Mall Pickup" for the Locker at the Victoria Mall food court entrance
4. When your hold is ready, you will receive a notification.
5. Pick up your items by selecting "Hold(s) Pickup", then scan or enter in your full 14-digit library card #.
6. Click "select all" items in the locker and press check out.
7. Retrieve your items from the opened locker and receive an emailed receipt.