With the new Shoutbomb text messaging service you can use your mobile phone to:

• Send a text message to RENEW ITEMS.
• Receive text notices about AVAILABLE HOLDS, DUE DATES, OVERDUE ITEMS and FINES.

HOW TO SIGNUP (standard texting rates apply):

• Text the word SIGNUP to 844-213-2295.
  • You will receive a reply asking for your library card number.
• Text your library card number (under the barcode with no spaces).
  • You will receive a confirmation text.

You may opt in to receive library news alerts.

Here are the code you can use to sign up:

• ADDCARD – Add new card(s) (i.e. spouse, children) to the same phone
• ALL – Request to renew all eligible items, including overdue materials
• DROPCARD – Remove cards from phone
• IOWEU – Request amount of current fines owed.
• ISBN – Text the letters ISBN and a 10- or 13-digit ISBN number to search the library catalog
• MYBOOKS – Request a list of all current checkouts
• MYCARDS – View your registered card number(s) and expiration date(s) of the account(s)
• OA – Request to renew all overdue items
• QUIT – Discontinue the text messaging service
• RA – Request to renew all eligible items (not overdue materials)
• RL – Request for list of eligible items (not overdue materials) to choose to renew
• NLKIDS – Register to receive alerts about services for children
• NLEARLYLIT– Register to receive tips on how to help children birth to 5 years old develop early literacy skills
• NLTEENS-Register to receive alerts about services for teens
• NLADULTS-Register to receive updates about services for adults
• NLNEWS – Register to receive important updates from the library
• NLCLOSINGS-Register to receive important updates from the library about emergency closings

Full list of commands available at:  https://is.gd/SBhelp 

The Library does not charge a fee.  Standard text messaging rates apply.  Please check with your carrier for details.