Borrowing Materials
Borrowing
Library Cards
Library Cards are free with a photo ID and proof of current of mailing address.
Lending Period
| Lending Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Type | Lending Period | Maximum Lent/Visit | Maximum Number of Renewals |
| Print Books; Audiobooks | 14 days | 30 items | 3 |
| Magazines | 14 days | 30 items | 0 |
| DVDs | 7 days | 5 | 1 |
| Ebooks, eaudiobooks, emagazines | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Interlibrary Loans | Varies | 5 | 0 |
Fines & Fees
| Overdue Materials Fines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | Per Day Per Item | Maximum Per Item | Notes |
| All TCPL Library Materials (except DVDs) | .10 | $5.00 | Borrowing privileges are suspended when accumulated fines are over $2.00. Privileges will be reinstated when fines are paid. |
| DVDs | .25 | $5.00 | Borrowing privileges are suspended when accumulated fines are over $2.00. Privileges will be reinstated when fines are paid. |
| Interlibrary Loan | $1.00 | No Maximum | Failure to pick up ILL is $5.00 per item |
| Lost or Damaged Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Replacement Cost for Lost or Damaged Book | Notes |
| In Print Materials | Retail Price | $3.00 Processing Fee Added |
| Out of Print Materials | To Be Determined | $3.00 Processing Fee Added |
| DVD or Audiobook Case | $3.00 | |
| Interlibrary Loan | As assessed by lending library. | |
Renew Materials
The borrower may renew most materials as many as three times, by telephone, in person, or online at My Account. Items can only be renewed online within the time-frame of 4 days before the due date through the due date. Materials which have been put on hold by another customer cannot be renewed. Interlibrary loan materials can be renewed depending on the policy of the lending library. The borrower must notify the interlibrary loan specialist at least 5 days before the due date of his desire to renew this material, and understand that permission for renewal is not guaranteed.
Reserve Materials
Most materials may be placed on hold. Holds are filled in the order received. The requesting customer next in line will be notified by telephone, email or mail when the requested material is available. It will be held for a maximum of 7 days, and then, if not picked up, it will be released to the next customer in line or returned to the shelf. Materials can be held for pick-up at whatever branch the customer prefers.
Please see our Circulation Policies for additional questions.