Borrow Materials From the Library
Many items have a three-week check out period and may be renewed twice unless there is a hold on the item or your account is not in good standing.
Popular DVDs check out is for 7 days and can be renewed once.
Special collections such as Playaway Launchpads have a circulation limit of one item per cardholder.
Video games have a limit of two per cardholder, a checkout length of 7 days and can be renewed twice.
Overdue fines are no longer collected on most materials. However, fines still accrue for our Most Wanted Collection at 25¢ per day for books and $1 per day for video games and Playaway Launchpads.
Renew Library Material
You can renew materials either
- in person
- online
- or by phone
- Items that have holds
- Items that are over the renewal limit
Visit our Circulation Desks at each branch to have our friendly staff assist you in renewing your materials.
To renew online access your account from our homepage by clicking on My Account. If your items is eligible for renewal and no one else is waiting to check it out, we will automatically renew it for you. If there is a hold on the item or you have renewed the item twice, you will not be able to renew the item. You will receive an email three days before your item is due to let you know if the item was automatically renewed or if it is almost due.
To renew by phone please call the library at 815-740-2660. You will need to have your library card number available.