Library Cards

Standard checkout limits include a maximum of 30 items and 2 renewals, subject to availability.

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Important Details for Youth Cards

• Parents and legal guardians select the Youth Card option that best fits their family. Card types can be updated upon request or during card renewal.

• Existing youth cards remain active and will not change automatically.

• A parent or legal guardian must complete a new Youth Library Card Application each time a child’s card is renewed.

• Access to digital services (Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, etc.) is available exclusively with an Unrestricted Minor Card or Adult Card.

• All Youth Cards retain full access to public computers and online databases.

• Minors must have permission to use a parent or legal guardian’s library card to check out materials or place holds. Permission may be given by phone or in person at any YCL service desk and remains in effect unless the parent or legal guardian asks to have it removed.

 

Borrowing Periods

1-Week Checkout: DVDs (limit 10)

2-Week Checkout: Hotspots, new items, video games (limit 2)

3-Week Checkout: All other items (4 weeks with Teacher Card; exclusions apply)

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Managing Your Online Account

Your online account is automatically created when you receive a Library card and can be used to view items checked out, renew eligible items, place items on hold, and see if any holds are ready for pickup. To access your account, use the My Account link from our website or Online Catalog.

 

Please note, a library card number and password are required. The default card number/username is your entire library card number (no spaces), and the default password or PIN is the code you were provided, such as the last 4 digits of your phone number. You can change your password in your Account Preferences or by contacting your local library.

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Renewals and Returns

Eligible items will be automatically renewed in your account on their due date. Patrons with email notifications will receive an email once this process has been completed, listing the renewed items and new due dates. Please note that some items, such as interlibrary loan materials and hotspots, are not eligible for auto-renewal, and digital items (Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, etc.) are also excluded. Items may also be renewed in person or online, unless on hold for another patron.

 

Return materials inside any York County Library location or at an available outdoor book drop. To avoid charges for damages, do not place Interlibrary Loan or audiovisual materials in an outdoor book drop.

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Placing Holds

Placing a hold on an item allows patrons to reserve currently unavailable materials by adding their names to a waiting list. Materials that are newer than six months old cannot be placed on hold from other SCLENDS libraries. Holds can be placed at the library, by phone, or online by simply selecting "Place Hold" by the desired item. The library will then notify the patron when that item is available to pick up.

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Charges and Fees

The Library does not charge overdue fines on materials that are late, with the exception of special collection items (Interlibrary Loans, Mobile Hotspots, etc.). Patrons will be notified when materials are overdue. Lost or damaged materials are also subject to fees, depending on the type or amount of damage.

 

For more information about charges for overdue, lost, or damaged items, see the Charges and Fees Policy.