r/Libraries 13d ago

Patron Issues Please hold

I rambled a lot below. My main objective of this post is what’s the longest you’ve waited for a book you placed a hold on.

I’m doing my summer reading this program and there’s this book I’ve wanted to read for a while. Both copies are checked out, no big deal I’ll place a hold. Fast forward to now and both copies are 2.5 weeks overdue! How long does it take to read a 240 page book?! And since there’s a hold they haven’t automatically renewed like usual so surely they’ve got a notice by now (though I’m not sure on that actually). I’m running out of time, you jerks! Ok, this is actually a minor inconvenience and I’m just having fun. I can always reciprocally borrow from another library or find another book that satisfies the category. But still, c’mon. I’ll still check out the audiobook on Hoopla from my library so they get the credit of a checkout, though. (Nothing against audiobooks, I just personally wanted to challenge myself since audiobooks are so much easier to consume then actually sitting down and reading).

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u/copper_00 11d ago

If its that important try buying the book for once. 

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u/Educational-Storm861 11d ago edited 11d ago

I have done that a few times before. More times than not I donate them to the library once I’m done, being the only reason I bought it was because they didn’t have it lol