Borrowing Items

Checkout Limits

You may check out up to 25 items with your YCLD library card. (A/V limits count towards the total limit of 25)

Loan Periods

*Loan period on high demand items may be adjusted.

Patrons Using the Homebound Program

Checkout Limits

You may check out up to 25 items with your YCLD library card. (A/V limits count towards the total limit of 25)

Loan Periods

*Loan period on high demand items may be adjusted.

Renewals

Eligible items will automatically be renewed twice, one (1) day before their due date, as long as there are no Holds on the item. The Library’s courtesy email notice will indicate the updated due dates of items that were automatically renewed.

To renew items yourself, log in to your account and go to “My Borrowing.” Under each item you have checked out, you will see a "Renew" button in the lower right. Please be aware that you will not be able to renew an item if other patrons are waiting to borrow it.

Holds

Once you’ve located the item you would like to borrow in the catalog, click the green Place Hold button. Enter your Library Card number and PIN. From the drop-down menu, select the library location at which you would like to pick up your hold. Click the green Place Hold button.

If you need assistance placing your request, please call (928) 373-6514.

• • Holds can be picked up inside a library during open hours.
  • You will know a hold is ready for pickup when you receive a notification. You can also log in to My Account, opens a new window to check the status of your holds.

Returns

Each library has book drops inside and outside the building for the return of library materials.

Overdue, Lost or Damaged Items

You may choose to receive overdue notices by email or text. YCLD will send you reminders to return your items. The first overdue notice will be sent 2 weeks after the due date. A final notice will be sent 4 weeks after the due date.

Need to report a lost or damaged item? Call (928) 373-6492.

If you don’t return items, your account may be referred to a collection agency and an additional $10 fee will be added to your account.

Payment Options

Fees can be paid by cash or check at any library. You can also pay by credit card through your online account. To pay fees online, log in to your account and under "My Borrowing" click on "Fees." Please call the Circulation Department at (928) 373-6492 if you need assistance.

For more information, view YCLD’s Circulation of Materials - Borrower's Policy.