If you have received a hold notification to pick up your materials, including interlibrary loan (MeLCat) materials, you may collect your items via curbside pickup, when available.

Curbside pickup must be requested by phone. Curbside pickup cannot be requested through the mobile app.

Curbside Pickup Availability

FCL Farmington Hills: Beginning September 21, curbside pickup will only be available to patrons with an accommodation request on file. This restriction will remain in place until the parking lot repaving project is completed. You can submit an accommodation request online.

FCL Farmington: Curbside pickup is unavailable during renovations and is expected to resume in summer 2027.

Curbside Pickup Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

When You Arrive at the Library

Please wait to pick up your items until you receive a notice that your items are ready. Items are held for 7 days. No appointment is needed to pick up your items, but they will not be available until you have been notified.

Curbside pickup must be requested by phone. When you arrive at the Library, drive up to the designated pickup location.

At FCL Farmington Hills, please call (248) 553-0300 ext. 350 when you’ve arrived. Provide your name, library card number, and a description of your vehicle.

Stay in your car. Library staff will check out your available items and bring them to your car.

What Cannot Be Done at Curbside Pickup

  • Return of items.

  • Last-minute requests. Materials not placed on hold cannot be requested at pickup.

  • Donation of materials to the Friends of the Library.

To Place Items on Hold

  • Log into your Library account on a web browser or use our mobile app with your FCL card number and PIN.

  • Find an item you want.

  • Click “Place a Hold” and confirm your hold request.

  • You may also call (248) 553-0300 during Library hours to place a hold.

  • Items placed on hold together may not be ready for pickup at the same time.