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Loan Periods & Limits
| MATERIALS | LOAN PERIOD | NO. OF RENEWALS | LIMIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKS & MAGAZINES | |||
| Hot Pick Books | 3 weeks | none | |
| Books | 3 weeks | 2 | |
| Book club books | 4 weeks | ||
| Magazines | 1 week | 2 | |
| DVD / BLU-RAY | |||
| Hot Pick DVD / Blu-Ray | 1 week | none | 4 |
| Feature films, Binge Boxes, & children’s | 1 week | 2 | |
| Nonfiction & TV series | 3 weeks | 2 | |
| AUDIOBOOKS / MUSIC CDs | |||
| Hot Pick Audiobooks / Music CDs | 3 weeks | none | 4 |
| Music CDs | 3 weeks | 2 | |
| Children’s Read Along Books | 3 weeks | 2 | |
| VIDEO GAMES | 3 weeks | 2 | 4 |
| LIBRARY OF THINGS | |||
| Equipment (fines: 50¢/day – $3 maximum) | 1 week | 2 | |
| Hot Pick Equipment (fines: 50¢/day – $3 maximum) | 1 week | none | |
| Science Kits (fines: 50¢/day – $3 maximum) | 1 week | 2 | |
| Preschool Packs | 1 week | 2 | 2 |
| Astronomy Equipment (fines: $5/day – $25 maximum) | 1 week | none | 1 |
| Laptops (fines: $5/day – $25 maximum) | 1 week | 2 | 1 |
| LINKin MATERIALS* | 45 total | ||
| LINKin movies & video games | 1 week | 1 | |
| All other LINKin materials | 4 weeks | 1 (4 weeks) | |
| INTERLIBRARY LOANS MATERIALS* | varies | possibly 1 | 10 total |
| eLibrary Materials* – see eLibrary page |
* These services are available to CMPLD cardholders only.
See Use of the Library for the Library Board policy on borrowing privileges and circulation rules.
Access Your Account
Enter your library card number (14-digits on the back of your card) and password to access your online account on the library website or via the mobile app.
Place Holds
If an item in our catalog is checked out or unavailable, you may place a hold to get in the queue and be notified when it is ready to be picked up.
- Use our online catalog or mobile app to find the material you want.
- Click the Request It button.
- Enter your library card number and password, then select where you would like to pick up the item.
Renew
Most items can be renewed up to two times (see Loan Periods & Limits above for limits and exclusions). Items cannot be renewed if another patron has placed a hold. Renew items:
- In person at any library location
- Online in your library account or via the mobile app
- Call 847-362-0438
- Reply to text message reminders – How to set up text messaging
- Reply to reminder emails with a renewal request
Returns
Return library materials to any of our library locations:
- Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
- Cook Park Library, Libertyville
- Bookmobile
Additional dropboxes available at:
Circulating equipment must be returned in-person at a Library location.
Notifications
Receive courtesy notifications when:
- holds are available for pick-up
- items are due soon
- items are long overdue
To register or change your email address, fill out this form or speak with a staff member at the Check Out Desk.
Text (SMS)
Receive courtesy notifications via text message. Find out more.
Note: does not replace notifications sent via email/phone/print.
Fine Free
We are proud to be a fine-free library. No fines on print and AV material means that everyone in our district is ensured equal access and barriers are reduced to library resources and materials. However, due dates still apply so that items may be enjoyed by all.
Fines are still assessed for:
- Lost or damaged items ($3 processing fee + item cost)
- Circulating laptops ($5/day; $25 max.)
- Astronomy equipment ($5/day; $25 max.)
- Equipment ($0.50/day; $3 max.)
If you have not extended the due dates and materials become three weeks overdue, your borrowing privileges will be withdrawn. And, no one wants that!
- 1 Week Overdue: 1st Overdue Notice sent
- 2 Weeks Overdue: 2nd Overdue Notice sent
- 3 Weeks Overdue: items are billed; all privileges withdrawn
Account Charges
- Fees exceeding $25 must be paid prior to checkout. Payment for fees is non-refundable.
- Replacement of lost/damaged materials shall be at list price plus a non-refundable $3 processing fee.
- Items are billed at 21 days overdue and must be paid or returned prior to checkout. Bill payments will be refunded, minus the processing fee, if the items are returned within 6 months.
If you have questions or believe an error has occurred, please send us a message or call 847-362-0438.
Cook Memorial Public Library District adheres to the State of Illinois’ Library Records Confidentiality Act. See our Confidentiality and Privacy Policy for more information.
