Why do I need an email on file with the library?

The Abilene Public Library sends out notifications to patrons via email, not postal mail. Such notifications include alerts on available holds to pickup, overdue items, pre-overdue notices to alert you 48 hours before item/s are due, etc. If we do not have an email on file, you will not receive alerts from your library.

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1. What do I do if the Library doesn't own an item I want?
2. How do I get a library card?
3. Can I get a library card if I do not live in Abilene?
4. How old do I have to be to get a library card?
5. Why do I need an email on file with the library?
6. Why am I not receiving my email notifications?
7. What's a PIN and how do I get one?
8. How long does my library card last and how do I renew it?
9. How long can I keep an item?
10. What are your late fees?
11. How and where do I pay my library fees?
12. I've lost a book. What do I do?
13. I've returned a book that still appears on my account. What do I do?
14. Can I checkout books if I don't have my library card with me?
15. Can I return books to any location?
16. Can I return books after the library closes?
17. How do I renew library materials?
18. Why can I not renew certain library items?
19. How many items can I checkout?
20. How do I request an item or place a hold?