Customer Service

Welcome to Our Customer Service Department

We’re here to make your library experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Whether you have questions about your library card account, need assistance with booking a passport appointment, or want to reserve a room or an event space, we’re here to help.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team is dedicated to assisting you every step of the way. Your satisfaction is our priority, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any inquiries or requests.

Using the Library

Policies

For information about SearchOhio and OhioLINK loan periods and policies, please see here.
Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

All residents of Ohio are eligible to apply for a free library card. To receive your card, please read and accept the terms of our Borrower’s Agreement, complete the application form and bring your photo ID with proof of current address to the help desk at any of our three locations.

Lost your card? It’s easy to get a replacement. Just bring your photo ID to the help desk at any of our three locations and our help desk staff will assist you.

If you already have a library card with us, you don’t need a separate e-card to borrow electronic materials. If you don’t have a card, and only wish to borrow digital materials, you can apply and get an e-card immediately. An e-card gives you access to all of our databases, and our electronic and streaming resources like Libby and Hoopla. To apply for an e-card, click on Get a Library Card, read and accept the terms of our Borrower’s Agreement, click on the box at the top of the application form that says “I would like an e-card only for now”, and complete the application form. On completion, you will see your e-card number displayed. You will also receive an email with your e-card number. You can now borrow digital media.

Have you recently moved or changed your phone number? You can update your information online.

  1. From our home page, go to My Account.
  2. Enter your library card number and your PIN to access your account information.
  3. Choose Contact Information and Preferences on the left of the screen, and click on it.
  4. Change the information you need to update.
  5. Finally click on Submit Change Request on the bottom to save your choice.

If you don’t want to make your request online, come into any of our three locations, and our customer service staff will assist you.

Return the item as soon as you can. We no longer charge fines, and your account will not be charged any overdue fees when you return the item.
To save your reading history on your UAPL account, go to My Account. Enter your library card number and your PIN to access your account information. Choose Contact Information and Preferences on the left of the screen, and click on it. On your preferences screen, scroll to the bottom of the page. Check the box that says maintain reading history. Then click on Submit Change Request on the bottom to save your choice. Your reading history will be saved from this point forward.

Check your email account spam folder. Your email filter may have placed your notices in the spam folder. You can correct this by moving the email into your inbox and adding circulation[at]notices.ualibrary.org as a contact in your email directory. If you continue to have issues receiving your notices, give us a call or come into any of our three locations, and our help desk staff will assist you.

If you have returned an item and notice that it’s still on your account, contact the Customer Service Department. Staff will search for the item and if found, will remove it from your account.

It may be that you have an item that is long overdue. We no longer charge fines for overdue items, but long overdue items will eventually be billed to your account. Go to the My Account screen, and enter your library card number and your PIN to access your account information. Under the fines and fees heading on the right of the screen, more detail is available by clicking Fines & Fees. If you have the item, simply return it, and the charge will be removed from your account. If you don’t have the item, contact Customer Service and we’ll be happy to help you resolve the issue.
Please visit our passport page. Here you can review the passport services we provide. To schedule an appointment for a new passport, click the Schedule an Appointment button to view our scheduling page. After you have selected your date and completed the online scheduling form, we’ll send you an email with the details of your appointment. The email will offer some reminders about forms you need to complete and documents to bring to your appointment. On the day of your appointment, arrive at the Customer Service Department at your scheduled time with all necessary paperwork. Staff will work with you to complete your application for your passport.

To suggest a purchase please complete the Purchase Suggestion form.

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 10am – 8pmFriday: 10am – 6pmSaturday: 10am – 5pm; Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
(614) 486-9621

1945 Lane Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220
(614) 459-0273

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

1901 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43212
(614) 488-5710

Closing Schedule 2024

All branches of the Upper Arlington Public Library are closed on the following dates.

  • 01/01/2024 – New Year’s Day
  • 01/15/2024 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • 03/29/2024 – Team Building Day
  • 03/31/2024 – Easter
  • 05/26/2024 – Memorial Day Weekend
  • 05/27/2024 – Memorial Day Observed
  • 06/19/2024 – Juneteenth
  • 07/04/2024 – Fourth of July
  • 09/01/2024 – Labor Day Weekend
  • 09/02/2024 – Labor Day Observed
  • 11/27/2024 – Early Closing – 5 p.m. (Thanksgiving)
  • 11/28/2024 – Thanksgiving
  • 12/24/2024 – Christmas Eve
  • 12/25/2024 – Christmas
  • 12/31/2024 – Early Closing – 3 p.m. (New Year’s Eve)
YOUR LIBRARY CARD

We're here to help

Contact us with questions about your account or our loan policies.

Sara Coles

Customer Service Manager
[email protected]

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2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 • (614) 486-9621