Loan Periods and Limits
Print Material
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All adult or youth/teen fiction/nonfiction and Lucky Day books: 3 weeks, no fine
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Magazines & newspapers, past issues: 3 weeks, no fine
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Magazines & newspapers, current issue: non-circulating
Non-Print Material
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Audiobooks/Music (CD & Playaway): 3 weeks, limit of 5 playaways, no fine
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All feature DVD and Blu-Ray: 1 week, no fine
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Nonfiction DVD, Blu-Ray and boxed sets (series): 3 weeks, no fine
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Board Games: 2 weeks, limit 2, not renewable, no fine
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Video Games: 1 week, limit 3, no fine
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Juvenile Learning Kits and Riverside Nature by Design Kits: 3 weeks, adult residents only, not renewable, $1.00 per day if overdue
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Library of Things (not otherwise specified): 1 week, adult residents only, not renewable, $1.00 per day if overdue
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Other Juvenile kits & puzzles: 3 weeks, no fine
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Kindles and eReaders: 3 weeks, adult residents only, limit 1, $1.00 per day
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Library bags & umbrellas: 3 weeks, no fine
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Headphones, bike and computer locks: same day only, $1.00 per day if overdue
Digital Material
Rules and limits vary by vendor/app.
Library Catalog Access and Communications
Patrons can place holds and check item due dates using the “My Account” tab on the library website and logging into the catalog with their card number and pin. If you have forgotten your pin, you can reset it in the catalog, in person or by calling the library.
You can receive hold and overdue notices via Email, Text, or Automated Phone Call. You can change your preference in-person or by phone.
Item Renewals
Eligible items will renew automatically or you can renew them via the online catalog, by phone, or in person. Eligible material can be renewed twice if there are no existing holds. Items not eligible for renewal include Lucky Day books, Library of Things material (including hotspots and Learning Kits), and items on hold for another person. Items borrowed through the Digital Library can’t be renewed and will be automatically returned on their due date.
Automatic Renewal
Eligible items will renew automatically up to 2 times. You don’t need to do a thing – it’s automatic! This gives you more peace of mine and more time with your Library material.
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Items not eligible for automatic renew: Items borrowed through the Digital Library, Lucky Day books, Library of Things material (including hotspots, laptops, and Learning Kits) and any material that is on hold for another patron.
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Two days prior to the due date, eligible items will renew.
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If there is an email address associated with account, you will receive an email letting you know which items were renewed and which items could not be renewed.
Lost/Damaged Material Fines
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Lost/Damaged material: The cost of the item
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Lost/Damaged CD case, kit bag, or DVD case: $1.00 replacement charge
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Lost/Damaged ACD case or equipment bag: Cost varies based on item type
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Oversized item returned in book drop: $5 damage fee
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Unpaid charges transferred to an agency for collection: $15 referral fee
Pay a Fine
Paying In Person
Fines and bills may be paid in person during Library hours at the Circulation desk. We accept cash, check or credit card. There must be a minimum of $1 in fines in order to pay by credit card in person.
​Can't come in? That's cool -- we also accept payments online.
Paying Online
Log in to your library account with your library card barcode and PIN. Your PIN should be the last 4 digits of your phone number. It can be reset online or by contacting the Circulation desk.
Click on the 'Fines' tab and select the fines you want to pay. Fines must be a minimum of $1 to pay online.
For assistance with your account, please call 708-442-6366 or email circulation@riversidelibrary.org