# PrairieCat

> Take the PrairieCat Libraries with you on your device!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.capiratech.prairiecat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.capiratech.prairiecat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.capiratech.prairiecat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** OCLC Capira
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 10,647
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.22
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-06
- **First published:** 2020-09-16
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.capiratech.prairiecat)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.oclc.org/en/privacy/privacy-statement.html](https://policies.oclc.org/en/privacy/privacy-statement.html)

## Description

"PrairieCat" is an Android app that brings the PrairieCat Libraries to your fingertips. With this app, you can search the catalog and reserve items, view upcoming events at the library, access a wealth of digital resources, and check library information, including operating hours. Stay connected with your local libraries and enhance your reading and learning experience right from your device!

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.capiratech.prairiecat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate PrairieCat for its convenience in reserving, renewing books, and managing multiple family accounts with a digital library card feature. However, many encounter login problems, frequent crashes, and bugs after recent updates. The app also lacks dark mode and push notifications, and some users experience issues viewing items checked out under linked accounts.

### Pros

- Convenient for reserving and renewing books online.
- Digital library card scanning feature for easy checkouts.
- Ability to link multiple family accounts to view all in one place.
- Good resource for accessing library services.

### Cons

- App crashes shortly after opening.
- Cannot log in or use the app due to errors or bugs.
- Missing features like dark mode and push notifications.
- Issues with displaying items checked out under linked child accounts.

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