LEARN ABOUT BORROWING
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LEARN ABOUT BORROWING
We're here to help with checking out, renewing and placing holds.
Items may be returned to any Arapahoe Library and book drops are available 24/7. Larger-sized materials that do not fit into book drops, such as book club kits, will need to be returned at a later date. Check back for updates.
From June 1-13, all hold items that were waiting for retrieval before libraries closed in March will be available for scheduled park and pickup appointments at all locations except Castlewood. After June 13, those holds will expire.
Starting Sunday, June 7, patrons will be able to place new holds and beginning Monday, June 8, patrons can schedule park and pickup appointments when they receive a notification that hold items are ready.
Multiple holds cannot be placed on the same item. Items checked out to you may only be renewed if no other patrons have placed a hold on them. Learn more about holds. All patrons are automatically signed up for auto-renewals.
You can renew items, place holds and pay fees by accessing My Account or by calling 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279).
And remember, Arapahoe Libraries is fine free! Learn more about Fees.
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You can have 60 items checked out & 75 items on hold per library card.
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FAQs
OVERDUE, LOST & DAMAGED ITEMS
Patrons may choose to receive overdue notices by email, phone or text. Overdue notices are issued one, two and three weeks after an item is due. If you choose notification by email or text, you will also receive a courtesy reminder notice two days before an item is due.
Lost or damaged an item? It's okay, accidents happen! Call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) to ask what to do next. Items overdue by 30 days are considered lost and a replacement cost will be billed. Parents/guardians are responsible for items that may be lost or damaged by a child.
Please note that Arapahoe Libraries does not accept replacement materials for any lost or damaged items.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Need to pay a fee on your account? Pay fees online with a credit card. Log in to your account and under "My Borrowing" click on "Fees."
Have a question that isn't answered here? Contact us.
TRADITIONAL CHECKOUTS
| FORMAT | CHECKOUT LENGTH | RENEWABLE? | HOLDABLE? |
| Audiobook CDs, Playaways | 35 days | 3 times | Yes |
| Books* | 35 days | 3 times | Yes |
| Book Club Kits** | 42 days | 1 time | Not at this time |
| Magazines | 14 days | No | No |
| Movies (DVDs, Blu-ray) | 14 days; 35 days for sets of 2+ discs | 3 times | Yes |
| Music CDs | 14 days | 3 times | Yes |
| *Xpress items will be holdable at this time and will have the same checkout length as their formats listed above.
**If you have a Book Club Kit checked out, please hold on to it until a later date. Check back for updates. |
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DIGITAL CHECKOUTS
| FORMAT | # OF CHECKOUTS | CHECKOUT LENGTH | RENEWABLE? | RETURN EARLY? | # OF HOLDS |
| hoopla Streaming (film, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks & comics) | 20/month | Film: 3 days, Music: 7 days, eAudiobooks, eBooks & Comics: 21 days | No | Yes | N/A |
| Kanopy | 10/month | 72 hours | No | No | N/A |
| Odilo | 12 | 21 days | Yes | Yes | 20 |
| RBDigital Audiobooks* | 12 | 1-21 days | Yes | Yes | 10 |
| OverDrive** | 12 | 7, 14, or 21 days | Yes | epub, pdf, mp3 only | 20 |
| eMagazines | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| * RBdigital's system automatically checks the item out to the borrower when the title is available. The loan period starts from the time the title availability notification is sent to the borrower.
**OverDrive offers a deliver later option for holds. Patrons have 3 days to check out, cancel or choose a later date for their requested item. |
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OTHER LIBRARIES
Requests from Prospector and MOBIUS cannot be fulfilled until these services reopen.
