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Grab & Go

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If you read Library books, you know the wait list can be long for a really popular new title...

But the Grab & Go express book collection makes it possible to walk into the Library, find a surprise copy of a popular new book on your hold list, and check it out right away!

The Grab & Go collection contains bestselling adult fiction and nonfiction, and new titles are added on a regular basis.

Where to Find Grab & Go Books

Note

Due to current circumstances, print Grab & Go titles are not available at this time. The eBook and eAudio Grab & Go collection is available, and continues to grow.

Look for the Grab & Go express book collection on designated shelves at Central Library and the Branch Libraries.* Grab & Go titles do not display in the online catalog, so the only way to know if a book is on the shelf is the visit the Library!

Love your bestsellers in eBook and eAudiobook format? You'll find Grab & Go copies of your favorite titles in our Overdrive collection as well.

*There is no Grab & Go collection at the Connection: Crystal City Pop-Up Library.

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How does Grab & Go work?

  • 14 Day Loan Period - Borrow Grab & Go titles for up to two weeks.
  • No Renewals - Books cannot be renewed.
  • Holds - Grab & Go books cannot be placed on hold. However, if you check out a Grab & Go copy of a book that you have on hold, your hold for the same title will disappear.
  • Late Fines - $.30 a day.
  • Digital Readers - Electronic titles will return automatically after 2 weeks.

Can't find any Grab & Go titles? That means they are all checked out at the moment. But check again soon - someone could finish and return one at any time!

FAQs

Do Grab & Go titles need to be checked out?

Yes, these books need to be checked out just like regular library books. You may borrow Grab & Go titles for up to two weeks (14 days).

I use the Overdrive app for all my library reading. Where do I find Grab & Go titles?

If there are Grab & Go titles available, they will display at the top of the Arlington Public Library home screen in the Overdrive app.

I use Overdrive's Libby app. Where do I find Grab & Go titles?

From the home screen of the Libby app, use the Explore option to navigate to the "Skip the Line" list. If there are any Grab & Go titles available, you will see them there.

Can Grab & Go book copies be placed on hold?

No.

Can Grab & Go book copies be renewed?

No.

Screenshot of Grab & Go in OverDrive app

Grab & Go titles display diagonally on the home screen of the Overdrive app

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