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Borrow and renew
All library materials may be borrowed with a library card, with the exception of reference materials and home services audiobooks.
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Renewals and returns
Renewals
Your item will automatically renew if renewals are allowed and no one else has a hold on it. You will receive an email notification with the new due date.
Returns
You can return materials to the return slot in the library or to the exterior book drop (open 24/7 on the east side of the library).
Fines and fees
NVCL does not charge fines on overdue materials. We charge the replacement cost (plus a processing fee) for lost, damaged and long-overdue (6 weeks) items assumed to be lost.
Holds
There is no fee to place holds on titles in our catalogue. When your hold is ready you will receive an email, and you have 7 days to come in and pick up your hold, which must be done during open hours. There is a $1 fee for holds that are not picked up and checked out.
Loan periods
Different types of library materials have different loan periods. Most regular materials are 4 weeks, and high-demand items such as new books, DVDs and video games are 2 weeks. See the table below for details, including renewals and maximum borrowing limits. Check your account online to view the due dates of your materials
Borrowing limits
| Item | Loan period | # of renewals | Max # out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular books, paperbacks, large print books | 4 weeks | 2 | no limit |
| New & display books (2nd floor) | 2 weeks | 1 | no limit |
| Ebooks & audiobooks with Overdrive/Libby | 3 weeks | see app | 7 |
| Magazines | 2 weeks | 1 | no limit |
| DVDs, Blu-rays | 2 weeks | 1 | no limit |
| Electronic & video games | 2 weeks | 1 | 5 |
| Book club titles | 6 weeks | 1 | 12 |
| Playaway pre-loaded children's audiobooks | 4 weeks | 2 | 3 |
| Board games/puzzles | 4 weeks | 2 | 3 |