What is Library-a-Go-Go?
Library-a-Go-Go is an automated book dispensing machine. It's a self-contained collection of books that allows Contra Costa County Library card holders to borrow library books and return them when finished.

A touch screen is used to select from up to 500 books that are delivered through an opening in the front of the unit. Books are returned through the same slot.

How does Library-a-Go-Go work?
Hold your library card in front of the red flashing barcode reader. Press "borrow" and then "complete list" and then choose a book. The book is checked out to you and dispensed from the machine in a plastic case (except for the El Cerrito machine, which does not use plastic cases). Take the book, the case, and your receipt, which shows the due date. Look at a graphic tutorial of how to use Library-a-Go-Go.

What books are in the Library-a-Go-Go book dispenser?
Discovery Bay, Sandy Cove Shopping Center
El Cerrito Del Norte BART
Pittsburg/Bay Point BART

How many items can I check out at a time?
Three.

When is my book due?
As at all Contra Costa County libraries, books are due in 3 weeks and you get a receipt with the due date.

How do I return my book when I'm finished?
Return the book in its case (books cannot be returned to Pittsburg / Bay Point or Discovery Bay without the case) to the same Library-a-Go-Go machine from which you borrowed. Hold your library card in front of the red flashing barcode reader. Press "return" and feed your book into the slot. Take your reciept. The El Cerrito machine requires you to press "done" after you feed your book into the slot.

What happens if I lose the book, the case or both?
If you lose the case or the book or both, visit any Contra Costa County community library and pay the charges. The charge for a lost book is $5.00 plus the replacement cost of the book. The charge for a lost case is $5.00.

You can also download and print the Library-a-Go-Go Payment Form to send a check by mail.

Can I renew my book?
Library-a-Go-Go books cannot be renewed.

Can I place a hold on a Library-a-Go-Go book?
Library-a-Go-Go books cannot be placed on hold.