Loan Periods
For how long are library items checked out?
If the item belongs to Lake County:
- Books are checked out for three weeks.
- DVDs and videos are usually checked out for one week.
- Large DVD sets check out for three weeks.
If the item belongs to Sonoma County:
- Books check out for three weeks.
- DVDs and videos are usually checked out for one week.
- Large DVD sets check out for three weeks.
If the item belongs to Mendocino County:
- Books - 28 days
- McNaughton and some New Books - 14 days
- Books on Tape & Books on CD - 28 days
- Videos & DVDs - 7 days
- DVD sets - 28 days
- Magazines - vary by branch
Please verify your due dates on your check-out receipt.
Contact a library if you have any questions or problems with your account.
Renewals
How many times may I renew an item?Each item can be renewed twice if there are no requests on it.
If I renew something, when will it be due?
The renewal period on each item is the same as its checkout period.
For example, a three-week item will have a new due date three weeks from the renewal date.