# Bridges Library Café Mobile

> Mobile library catalog, account management, event registration, and resource access. (iPhone/iPad app by Capira Technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-library-cafe-mobile/id1537336296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 603 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Amharic, Dutch, Filipino, Canadian French, German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 9 more
- Released: 2021-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-library-cafe-mobile/id1537336296/reviews.md

## What is Bridges Library Café Mobile?

Take the Bridges Library everywhere you go!

-Search the library catalog and reserve items
-Add one or more library accounts to your device, allowing you to manage holds, checkouts, and more
-View and register for events at the library
-See information about hours, locations and services offered
-Access online learning resources

and so much more!

## Key features

- Search library catalog
- Reserve items
- Manage multiple accounts
- Register for events
- View library hours and locations
- Access online learning resources

## What do users think of Bridges Library Café Mobile?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy navigation and functional interface
- 🔄 Developers actively working on improvements
- 📚 Ability to view multiple libraries in system
- ⏰ Quick access to library hours information

**Cons**

- 🐢 Slow and janky performance (web wrapper, not native)
- 🎨 Loss of color-coding in recent update
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation on iPad
- 🔍 Poor search functionality without autocomplete
- ⚠️ App crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing renewal count information
- 🔄 Unnecessary features removed in updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when swiping between library cards
- App won't open or instantly crashes
- App crashes after recent updates
- Portrait-only display on iPad (not responsive)

**Most requested features**

- Due date notifications for borrowed items
- Apple Wallet integration for library card
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Book list/wishlist feature from web version
- Renewal count display
- Reorder availability results (available items at top)
- Color-coded book status indicators

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-library-cafe-mobile/id1537336296/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Clumsy, dated

*2025-05-14*

It’s just a bad wrapper over a website. Not a native iOS app, that’s why it’s slow and janky. Should have ability to add my library card to Apple Wallet. The search is terrible (even worse than website since no autocomplete). Really missing basic stuff, this company just had the libraries locked in their system and is collecting rent

### 2/5 — Due date notifications?

*2024-12-23*

The ONE thing I need this app for—notifications for due dates—the app doesn’t have logic for.

### 3/5 — App not working 10/14

*2024-10-14*

Unable to open the app today. Deleted app and reinstalled it, still not working noticed an update 6 days ago is there an issue with being able to open the app now? Thank you

### 4/5 — Getting better

*2024-01-17*

The upgrade to this version lost some nice features, but it appears the developers are working to improve. As an active user, this is appreciated.

### 4/5 — Renewals

*2023-09-28*

Good app but I miss the info on how many renewals I have.

### 2/5 — EW

*2023-09-13*

Shows only vertical on iPad.  Irritating

### 5/5 — Cafe app

*2023-09-13*

I use it all the time. Please change it, so the books that are available and shipped will appear at the top.

### 1/5 — New update ruined the app

*2023-07-25*

App was great prior to latest update.

### 2/5 — Older version better

*2023-07-24*

I agree with the reviewer who noted it’s harder in a glance to see if a book is in, no longer color coded. Also it does not indicate how many renewals are left, just the most recent date due. (I realize this can change depending if other patrons request the item). You can reach your library card from almost any page but I would prefer other features instead such as keeping book lists of possible future checkouts like we could do in the web version. 
I do like the ability to see other libraries in the system more easily and go to their web page and to see today’s hours on the list. It automatically comes up to “your” library for events which is easy to change but you are required to do a few clicks to save your notifications in order to continue, even if you’re just checking out of curiosity.

### 1/5 — Update huge downgrade

*2023-07-24*

The new version of the app is a big downgrade from the prior version. Prior versions made it easy to find copies of books available, they were color coded to make searching at a glance easy. Now it shows all the books in or out in the same version of light cream colored. Closes the app when swiping through my kids libraries cards despite updating. Unnecessary change to an app that was great before.

## Frequently asked questions about Bridges Library Café Mobile

### What can I do with the Bridges Library Café Mobile app?

The app allows you to search the library catalog and reserve items, manage your library accounts including holds and checkouts, view and register for library events, and access online learning resources. You can also find information on library hours, locations, and services.

### Is the Bridges Library Café Mobile app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Can I manage multiple library accounts with this app?

Yes, the app supports adding one or more library accounts to your device. This enables you to conveniently manage holds, checkouts, and other account-related activities for all your linked library cards.

### What kind of learning resources can I access?

The app provides access to online learning resources offered by the library. Specific details on the types of resources available are not provided in the description, but it indicates a broad range of educational content.

### Where can I find information about library events?

You can view and register for events directly through the app. It serves as a central hub for discovering and participating in library-hosted activities and programs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.08.00 — 2026-08-11

-Introduces the ability to add your library card to your Apple Wallet
-Moves the barcode for the in-app library card to better accommodate desk mounted scanners
-Addresses bugs around holds appearing as suspendible or cancellable as appropriate
-Corrects a bug where items would not appear as eligible for a hold in some cases when accessed from your account
-Other bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2026.07.00 — 2026-07-07

-Our account menus for managing checkouts, holds, etc. have a new and improved look!
-Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.06.01 — 2026-06-16

-Addresses a bug where notifications with links sometimes would not open correctly
-Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.06.00 — 2026-06-09

-Adds support for in app notifications with links
-Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 2026.05.01 — 2026-05-09

-Makes changes to the way we store and retrieve saved patron accounts to address a bug where your accounts might not appear in the app until it has been restarted
-Additional bug fixes and performance enhancements

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