Loans and Fees

Loan Periods:

  • Most books and audiobooks : 3 weeks
  • New books for adults : 2 weeks
  • Express Book Collection: 1 week
  • Music CDs : 2 weeks
  • Non-Fiction videos and DVDs, children's videos and DVDs, CD-ROM software : 1 week  ($1 fee at checkout)
  • Feature videos and DVDs : 1 day/3 days ($1 fee at checkout)
  • Video Games: 1 week ($1 fee at checkout)
  • E-readers: 3 days
  • Gadgets: 1 week

Extended Use Fee:

  • Most materials: 20 cents per day
  • Express Book Collection: $1 per day
  • Videos, DVDs, CD-ROM software: $1 per day
  • E-readers: $5 per day
  • Gadgets (Flip Camera, etc.): $1 per day


Renewals:

Library materials may be renewed for a second loan period, with the following exceptions:

  • CD-Rom Software and Express Book Collection
  • Materials already requested by another customer

Overdue items and Feature DVDs cannot be renewed online, but can be renewed in person or by calling the Lending Services Department, 609.924.9529 x210.

Several ways to renew:

  • Call 609.924.9529, ext 210
  • Visit the Checkout Desk at the library
  • Send an e-mail with your name, card number and the titles you wish to renew to: circadm@princetonlibrary.org
  • Go to My Account, type in your last name and library card number, select titles you would like to renew by clicking in the boxes in the "Renew" column. Click on one of the buttons -- Renew all.... or Renew selected....  Click the Yes button when you get the question The following item(s) will be renewed, would you like to proceed? 


Reserves:

  • Search the catalog and find the title of the item you wish to request
  • Click the button marked RESERVE IT
  • Enter your last name and card number
  • Click the button marked SUBMIT


Express Checkout:

The library materials features Express Checkout kiosks where customers can check out their own materials using an advanced touch-screen system that utilizes the latest technology.

Simply place your books on the counter pad and follow the directions on the screen.

Please note that you must have a wallet-sized library card to use Express Checkout.

Only music cds, books and audiobooks may be checked out using this system.