Borrowing Guidelines

You can renew items in person, by phone, or online. 

To renew by phone please call 708.301.7908. 

To renew items online, log in to your library account with your library card number and PIN.   You’ll see a list of checked out items. Choose the items you would like to renew and select renew. 

Please note: There are no renewals for items on request by other library users.

Please note that items other patrons have on hold cannot be renewed, even if under the limit listed here. Borrowing guidelines for library materials include:

What is Fine Free?

“No fines” does not mean “no due dates.” Materials are expected to be returned on time. Reminders and overdue notices will still be sent out. If you don’t return an item, a lost item fee will appear on your account and checkout privileges will be suspended. If you lose materials or return items with damage, there will be a replacement cost. Wi-fi hotspots, inter-library loans, equipment, etc. are excluded from being fine-free.

Overdue Items

Library users will receive overdue notices at 7, 14, 21, and 30 days overdue. When an item is 44 days overdue, your account will be suspended and an invoice for the cost of the item will go out. This means no new checkouts until the overdue item is returned or paid for. Replacement fees for damaged/lost items are the responsibility of the library user.

Using Your Card at Other Libraries

If you use your library card at a neighboring library, Homer Library cardholders will be charged overdue fines according to that library’s overdue policies. Our fine-free program applies to materials owned and checked out by the Homer Library.