Borrowing and Renewing Materials

How do I check out items?
Bring the items you have picked out to the nearest service desk. Present your Library Card to staff, who will check out the items for you. Alternatively, you can check out books at the self-serve check out station located next to the elevator in Adult Services. You will receive a slip containing the due dates for each item.

How long can materials be checked out?
Take a look at the loan periods and fines for overdue items.

Items	Loan Period	Fines per Day
Books	28 Days	$0.10
New Books	14 Days	$0.10
Magazines	14 Days	$0.10
Music CDs	14 Days	$0.10
Movies	7 Days	$1.00
Repair Manuals	14 Days	$0.10
Holiday Books	14 Days	$0.10
Reference Materials	Special	Permission Needed
Newspapers	In-House	None
Microfilm	In-House	None
Children's Books and Games	28 Days	None
Children's CDs and Magazines	14 Days	None
Children's DVDs, Videos	7 Days	None
Children's Leapfrogs	7 Days	None

May I check-out materials longer than the loan period?
Unless there is a waiting list, items may generally be renewed for an additional Loan Period. The renewal period begins from the day the items are renewed, not from the due date. Some items can not be renewed because they are quite popular or may have been requested by another person. If you have any questions please call (507)444-2460 or ask a librarian.