Renewals
If you need to renew an item, call us at 815-485-2605 to renew over the phone, or renew in your online account.
Fines
New Lenox Library went Fine Free in February 2021. Fines do not include lost or damaged items, or some special collections such as Things2Go.
Books & Periodicals
| Material | Loan Period | Renewable | Holds | Vacation Loan | Overdue Charges/Day | Maximum Overdue Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Books | 3 weeks | Yes, once | Yes | No | No fines | No fines |
| Browse Books | 3 weeks | No | No | No | No fines | No fines |
| All Other Books | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | Yes | Yes | No fines | No fines |
| Magazines | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | Yes | Yes | No fines | No fines |
| Audiobooks | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | Yes | Yes | No fines | No fines |
| Playaways | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | Yes | Yes | No fines | No fines |
eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines
Our eBook and eAudiobook checkouts vary for each provider. We try to keep this list as up-to-date as we can, but can’t guarantee it’s correct. Please note your due dates when you check out a digital item.
| Material | Loan Period | Renewable | Holds | Vacation Loan | Overdue Charges/Day | Maximum Overdue Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopla | 4 checkouts per card per month
| — | — | No due date | No fines | No fines |
| Libby | Maximum of 5 checkouts at a time 21 days | Yes, if no holds | Yes | No | None, auto return | No fines |
| Tumblebooks | Always accessible | — | — | No due date | No fines | No fines |
Movies, Television Shows & Music
| Material | Loan Period | Renewable | Holds | Vacation Loan | Overdue Charges/Day | Maximum Overdue Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New DVDs | 7 days | No | No | No | No fines | No fines |
| DVDs | 7 days | Yes, once | Yes | No | No fines | No fines |
| New CDs | 2 weeks | Yes, twice | No | Yes | No fines | No fines |
| CDs | 2 weeks | Yes, twice | Yes | Yes | No fines | No fines |
Restrictions
- New DVDs have a limit of 3 items checked out at a time.
- DVDs have a limit of 10 items total checked out at a time.
Video Games
| Material | Loan Period | Renewable | Holds | Vacation Loan | Overdue Charges/Day | Maximum Overdue Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Video Games | 3 weeks | No | No | No | No fines | No fines |
| Video Games | 3 weeks | Yes, once | Yes | No | No fines | No fines |
Restrictions
- New Video Games have a limit of 1 item checked out at a time.
- Video Games have a limit of 3 items total checked out at a time.
Things2Go Collection
| Material | Loan Period | Renewable | Holds | Vacation Loan | Overdue Charges/Day | Maximum Overdue Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokus | 14 days | No | No | No | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| WiFi Hotspots | 7 days | No | No | No | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Things2Go | 14 days | No | No | No | $5.00 | $50.00 |
Restrictions
- Items must be checked in and out by staff; do not leave items in the book drop.
- Things2Go Collection items may only be checked out to New Lenox cardholders. Late fees apply.