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Due to technical issues, it is currently not possible to order books to the Laagna and Väike-Õismäe Library book lockers. We apologize for any inconvenience!

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Placing a hold

You can add yourself to the waiting list for books that are currently checked out (except for books in the library bus and mini-libraries), magazines, and other materials. You cannot add yourself to the waiting list for newspapers, museum tickets, or seeds.

To add to the queue:

  1. Make sure you have a valid library card.
  2. Choose a book(s) or item you would like to add to the queue.
  3. Contact us:
    • by email. Write to us your first name, surname and personal identification number, e-mail address, the author of the book or other publication you want, the title and, if applicable, the year of publication (if you want a specific year).
    • by phone
    • at the library
    • using the online form below ↓

Good to know:

  • You can add yourself to the waiting list for books, magazines, and other items (hereinafter “items”) that are currently checked out
  • A hold can be placed on the same title at only one library
  • You cannot request an item from one library to another
  • We will notify you by email when the item arrives
  • We’ll hold the item you requested for you at the library on the ordering shelf, loaning locker, or at the service desk for two days
  • Other items (such as sports equipment) that do not fit on the order shelf can be picked up at the service counter with the assistance of a staff member.
  • Note: Any book or magazine taken from the reservation shelf must be checked out in the name of the person who reserved it before leaving the library.