CRRL Mobile App

Take your library with you everywhere you go!

CRRL Mobile is our dedicated mobile app through our website and catalog vendor BiblioCommons.
Find CRRL Mobile in the Apple or Google Play app store, and download it today!
The CRRL Mobile app is recommended for teens and adults. Parental controls are not available in the app.

Features on the Mobile App

  • Checkout items using the app!
  • Use CRRL Mobile as your library card: You can use it for check out in any CRRL location!
  • Manage your account: Check due dates, place holds, renew checked out items, and pay fees and manage your account and shelves
  • Search for an items in the library catalog
  • Check out and download eBooks and other digital materials
  • Manage your shelves: Add and remove items for your For Later, In Progress, and Completed shelves
  • View your Borrowing History (if you have enabled this option)
  • Browse bestsellers, new releases & staff picks
  • Register for upcoming events
  • Check library hours & locations
  • Scan the ISBN or UPC of any item to see if CRRL owns it

NEW Features!

Customize home screen

(iOS only currently, Android coming soon)

The home screen can now be customized by setting the items to appear and their order. To do this, click on the Settings gear, and then "Customize home screen."

Items can be hidden by checking the checkbox or reordered by using the up or down error. Tap "Save changes" at the bottom.


Manage multiple library cards

Multiple library cards can now be managed from the "My library card" section of the app. Up to eight cards can be added.

To manage a specific account, scroll to that account, and check the "Use this card" button on the specific card.

How to Get Started

Find the CRRL Mobile app in the App Store or Google Play store.

After downloading, log in with your 14-digit library card number and pin (usually the last 4 digits of your telephone number). If you don't have a card yet, click the link "I don't have a library card".

If you forgot your PIN number, click "For your PIN?" and request a reminder from a library staff member.

After you've logged in successfully, you're ready to use the app! You can handle your loans under the "My Borrowing" tab in the app.

Breakdown of App Features

The Home Screen


Personalized Library Dashboard: If you have any items due, ready for pickup, or fees, the dashboard at the top of the screen reflects their status. Tapping each icon takes you to the relevant section of your borrowing page.

Customize home screen (iOS only currently, Android coming soon): The home screen can now be customized by setting the items to appear and their order. To do this, click on the Settings gear, and then "Customize home screen."

Easy Access Library Barcode: Tapping the card icon on the home screen displays a digital version of your library barcode. You can use this barcode to check out when you are at the library.

New at the Library: See the most recent additions to the library's catalog for books, audiobooks, and movies & TV.

Events: See upcoming events and filter by audience, event type and/or location. You can also tap the event to view the listings and event details.

For Later Shelf: Directly from the home screen, you can see items that are available from your For Later shelf.

Staff Lists: See the latest lists created by staff.

Individual Item Screen


Ratings: You can view the average rating for an item and also add your own.

Managing Your Borrowing: You can manage your holds for all items and also manage checkouts and returns of electronic items through the app's item screen.

Access Digital Content Seamlessly: You can access digital content by either opening it in a browser or through a 3rd party app if you have it installed on your device.

Discover Related Content: On the item screen, you can view items that are similar to the title you are looking at. You can view related content by subject heading, genre, or by related works contributed to or by the author.

My Profile


Account Settings: Here you can view and adjust all the settings related to your account.

Preferred Locations: You can choose and update your preferred locations here, which are reflected across the app.

Borrowing & Shelves: You can access and manage your borrowing and shelves with the full functionality already available to you through our web catalog.

Manage multiple library cards: Multiple library cards can now be managed from the "My library card" section of the app. Up to eight cards can be added. To manage a specific account, scroll to that account, and check the "Use this card" button on the specific card.

Improved Search and Filters

Easily see all the formats of a title CRRL owns, which can be easily filtered. You can also scan the ISBN of any item to check to see if it is available at your library.


Location List View

Here you can see all of the locations for your library, whether or not they are open, and the distance to each location.

Library Alerts: View important library alerts with one click on your customized homepage.


Branch Information Page

Here you can view hours, closures, contact, facilities, and feature information for a particular branch.

Tips & More on the App

Mobile App

Helping Your Child Use Library Apps

The following instructions will show you how to apply filters for younger users within each app.

Tips for Browsing and Searching

Use these tips to help understand how to browse and search in the CRRL mobile app.

The App Can Do That: Digital Library Card

If you've got your phone, you've got your library card!
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