You can now access and manage your library account from home by following the directions below.
Getting Started
- Click Log in, located on the top right of the catalog webpage, then click the Sign in button
- Enter your 14 digit Franklin Square library card barcode number (without spaces) and a PIN number. If you have never made a pin number before, entering a PIN here creates it. We recommend an easy to remember 4-digit number. Once these are entered, click Log In.
- A new page will open and prompt you to enter your PIN number two more times. Click Login.
- Your name will now be visible on the top right corner of the screen. Click on your name to open your account. Should you choose, click on your name to edit your profile and add email addresses and phone numbers.
- Please remember to log out of your account when you are finished using the Log Out button at the top right of the screen.
You are now able to reserve, renew, and monitor your account from home.
If you ever forget your PIN, you can click the Forget your PIN? button on the log in page or call us at 516-488-3444 and we can change your PIN for you.
*Please note you will need to opt in to keeping your reading history again. After logging in, click on your name and then click the Reading History tab and opt in. Your previous history will then appear and your account will continue to track your history.
Reserving Books Online
After you log in, search for the item you want. There will be a blue button Place hold button at the bottom right of the item record. Click it and confirm your pickup location. If you need to cancel your hold, click your name in the top right and click the hold button.
Renewing Books Online
After you log in, click your name in the top right and click the checkouts button. Click on your name to open your account. At the bottom right of each item record there will be a renew button.
Please be aware that an item may not be renewed if:
- The item is already overdue.
- The item has already been renewed once before.
- The item has been requested by another patron.
Fines
Learn about what items accrue fines and how to pay fines online here.
Are There Text Message Notifications?
Yes, you can sign up for text messages by going to nassaulibraries.org/SMS.
Library Card App
To access your account on your phone or tablet, download the Nassau Public Libraries Mobile app, on the Apple App store or Google Play store. Search for the Franklin Square library and then enter your barcode and pin to access the catalog, items you have checked out, your holds, and more. The app even has a digital version of your library card that can be scanned when you check out books!