Text Reminders

  1.  Messages
  2. En español

You can respond to Shoutbomb or (if you have previously registered your phone number) begin a text to 844-213-2421.

General Service: 

  • HELP – List of messages and how to use each one
  • NOTICES – Current status of all opt in/out services
  • RESEND - Get the last message again
  • TEST - Test the connection

Opt In / Opt Out to Notices:

  • COURTESY - When items are due for renewal or return
  • FEES – Fines or fees of $5 or greater are added to an account
  • HOLDS – Item placed on Hold ready for pickup
  • OVERDUE - Item is overdue
  • RENEW – Items are due for renewal or return in 2 days. Repeated the day before item(s) due.

Holds & Renewals: 

  • CXH - Cancel hold items ready for pickup
  • HL – Holds ready for pick up
  • OA - Renew all overdue items
  • OI – List of overdue items not eligible to renew
  • OL - List of all overdue items
  • OW – Number of overdue items not eligible to renew & why
  • RA - Renew all items
  • RI - List of items not eligible to renew
  • RL - Pick from list of eligible items to renew
  • RW – Number of items not eligible to renew and why

Your Account: 

  • IOWEU – See the amount of current fees/fines
  • MYBOOKS - Find out the status of all your library items
  • MYCARDS - Get the card number(s) and expiration date(s) of the accounts.