LEARN ABOUT BORROWING

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Returns

  • 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, may be returned inside a library.

Holds

Renewals

  • Items checked out to you may only be renewed if no other patrons have placed a hold on them.
  • All patrons are automatically signed up for auto-renewals.

Online Account

  • You can renew items, place holds and pay fees by accessing My Account. Call 303-542-7279 (303-LIBRARY) for assistance.

Fines/Fees

  • Arapahoe Libraries is fine free!
  • Learn more about fees.

Blocked Status

Library accounts will no longer be usable if placed into blocked status. Blocked status may be applied to accounts because of unpaid fees, violations of the Patron Code of Conduct, reports of a stolen card, or if the account has become inactive.

DID YOU KNOW?

You can have 100 items checked out and 100 items on hold per library card.

Explore even more library card perks.

OVERDUE, LOST & DAMAGED ITEMS

Patrons may choose to receive overdue notices by email, phone or text. Overdue notices are issued two, three and four 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 303-542-7279 (303-LIBRARY) to ask what to do next. Items overdue by 40 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? Cash, check and credit card are accepted at all libraries. To pay fees online with a credit card, log in to your account and under "My Borrowing" click on "Fees."

TRADITIONAL ITEMS CHECKOUT INFORMATION

All hold items must be picked up within seven (7) days.

TRADITIONAL CHECKOUTS

FORMAT CHECKOUT LENGTH RENEWABLE? HOLDABLE?
Audiobook CDs, Playaways 21 days 3 times Yes
Books 21 days 3 times Yes
Xpress Books and Audiobooks* 21 days No No
Magazines 7 days 3 Yes
Movies (DVDs, Blu-ray) 7 days; 21 days for sets of 2-9 discs; 42 days for sets of 10+ discs 3 times Yes
Music CDs 7 days 3 times Yes
*Xpress items are first come, first served.

KITS

FORMAT CHECKOUT LENGTH RENEWABLE? HOLDABLE?
Adaptive Needs Kit  42 days 1 time Yes
A/V (audio/visual) Kit  7 days 1 time Yes
Book Club Kits 42 days 1 time Yes
Brain Box Kit 21 days 3 times Yes
Caregiver Kit 42 days 1 time Yes
Just Right Board Book Kit 21 days 3 times Yes
New Americans Resource Kit 42 days 1 time Yes
Paired Kit 21 days 3 times Yes
Storytime To Go Kit 21 days 3 times Yes
STEAM Kit 21 days 3 times Yes

DIGITAL CHECKOUTS

FORMAT # OF CHECKOUTS CHECKOUT LENGTH RENEWABLE? RETURN EARLY? # OF HOLDS
hoopla, opens a new window Streaming (film, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks & comics) 20/month
  • Film: 3 days
  • Music: 7 days
  • eAudiobooks, eBooks & Comics: 21 days
No Yes N/A
Kanopy, opens a new window 40 tickets/month
  • Most films: 2 tickets, 72 hours access
  • Major Studio Films: 4 tickets, 48 hours access
  • Short films (30 min or less): 1 ticket, 72 hours access
No No N/A
OverDrive/Libby, opens a new window* 12 7, 14, or 21 days Yes Yes 20
ePeriodicals, opens a new window Unlimited Unlimited N/A N/A N/A
*OverDrive/Libby offers a deliver later, opens a new window option for holds. Patrons have 3 days to check out, cancel or choose a later date for their requested item.

OTHER LIBRARIES

LENDER # OF CHECKOUTS CHECKOUT LENGTH RENEWABLE? # OF HOLDS
Prospector, opens a new window 100 Books: 21 days
DVDs: 7 days
Books: 1 time
DVDs: No
100
Interlibrary Loan 100 Varies No 5/week

NON-TRADITIONAL ITEMS CHECKOUT INFORMATION

In addition to items you can check out and take home, Arapahoe Libraries offers many other non-traditional items that can be used inside of a library or learned about through an Ask a Librarian appointment. Check back for new items that will surprise and delight you!

ACCESSIBILITY

PICTURE NAME HOLDABLE IN LIBRARY USE ONLY AT ADDITIONAL INFO
5" LED Lighted Magnifier Yes N/A
    • Magnifier helps increase the size of printed materials
    • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
Book Stand Yes N/A
    • Lightweight angled plastic book holder for use on flat surface
    • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
Electronic Video Magnifier (handheld) Yes N/A
  • Works with television monitor to magnify printed documents
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
Grabber/Grip & Grab No Davies
Kelver
Smoky Hill
  • Assistive device aiding in selecting items out of reach
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Large Lighted Magnifier (handheld) No Koelbel
Smoky Hill
  • Magnifies print and other materials
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Large Print Keyboard with Rollerball No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Southglenn
Sheridan
Smoky Hill
  • Large Print keyboard has a Jumbo Trackball, great for those who are visually impaired
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Lighted magnifier on a stand No Kelver
Koelbel
Southglenn
  • Lighted magnifier increases print size
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Magnifiers No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
  • Magnifies print and other materials
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Mobility Scooter No Koelbel
Smoky Hill
  • Electric scooter assists those with mobility issues allows patrons to drive around the library
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Neck Magnifier with LED Light Yes N/A
  • Magnifier with a neck strap magnifies 2.5x with a small lens that magnifies 4x
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
braille machine Perkins Brailler No Koelbel
  • A mechanical machine that prints raised dots for writing Braille for the blind
  • Paper, eraser and a manual available
Reading Glasses No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Southglenn
Sheridan
Smoky Hill
  • Various strengths available to assist in reading
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library
Walker with seat No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Southglenn
Smoky Hill
  • Walking device to help support a person while walking or sitting
  • Ask staff for this item's location in the library

COMPUTER-RELATED ACCESSIBILITY & MORE

PICTURE NAME HOLDABLE IN LIBRARY USE ONLY ADDITIONAL INFO
External DVD Drive No Eloise May
Koelbel

Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
  • USB-connected DVD drive connects to computers to watch DVDs
Floppy Disk USB Drive No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
  • Read floppy disks without a floppy disk drive
Laptop Computer
Chromebook
Yes
  • Chromebooks are laptop computers
  • Chromebooks have built-in internet access No Wi-Fi or hotspot is needed
  • Chromebooks come with a bag and charger
  • Seven-day checkout, renewable up to three times if there are no other patron holds on the Chromebook
Laptops for In-Library Use No Castlewood
Koelbel
Eloise May
Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
  • Please speak to a staff member to obtain a laptop for in-library use.
Large Print Keyboard with Rollerball No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Southglenn
Sheridan
Smoky Hill
  • Keyboard has large print keys and rollerball that is used as a mouse
Military & Government Card Reader No Castlewood
Eloise May
Koelbel
Sheridan
Southglenn
Smoky Hill
  • Smart card reader (Stanley Global SGT111) for use in government, banking & other institutions utilizing classified networks
Noise-Cancelling and Gaming Headphones No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Sheridan
Southglenn
Smoky Hill
  • Noise-cancelling headphones reduce unwanted ambient sounds
  • Gaming headphones have an integrated microphone
  • 12 hour check out limit
Various Computer Cables No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Sheridan
Southglenn
Smoky Hill
  • Computer cable availability and type varies by branch. Please see staff for assistance.

DIGITAL MEDIA EQUIPMENT

Learn how to use this equipment and more at the Digital Media Stations.

PICTURE NAME HOLDABLE IN LIBRARY USE AT ADDITIONAL INFO
studio lights 3 Point Lighting Kit Yes
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Included light bulbs: standard 45 watt photo florescent daylight spiral light bulbs
boom equipment camera gear Boom Microphone Kit Yes
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Requires 1 AA battery or use phantom power supply
Camera Kit Yes
Digital Film Scanner Yes Davies
camera gear H4n Pro Recorder Digital Recording Kit Yes
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Requires 2 AA batteries and an SD card (8 to 32 GB)
DVD Player / Video Cassette Recorder Yes Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • RCA cable is included
Elgato Video Capture Yes Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
Epson Perfection V550 Photo Color Scanner Yes Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
ION Tape Express Plus Yes Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
Moviemaker Pro 8mm/Super 8 Film to Digital Converter Yes Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
Plustek ePhoto Z300 Scanner Yes Davies
Sheridan

Smoky Hill
Southglenn
Record Player Yes Davies
Sheridan

Smoky Hill
Southglenn
Tripod Yes
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Tripod for camera or camcorder with locking telescoping legs and leveling bubble.
VHS-C to VHS Videocassette Adapter Yes Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
microphone Wired Lavalier Kit Yes
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Requires 1 AA battery
lapel mic Wireless Lavalier Kit Yes
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Requires 2 9-volt batteries to operate

ROBOTICS & CODING

PICTURE NAME HOLDABLE IN LIBRARY USE ONLY ADDITIONAL INFO
Dash Robot Yes
Dot Robot Yes
Finch Robot Yes
Sphero Bolt Yes

SMART DEVICES & AI

PICTURE NAME HOLDABLE IN LIBRARY USE ONLY ADDITIONAL INFO
Echo Dot Yes
  • Requires WiFi, an Amazon account & free app Alexa (iOS and Android)
  • Model number RSO3QR
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Learn more
Google Home Yes
  • Requires WiFi, a Google account & free app Google Home (iOS and Android)
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Learn more
Oculus Go Standalone Virtual Reality Headset. 32GB Yes
  • Experience virtual reality
  • Requires 1 AA battery to run controller
  • System requirements: Oculus Companion App, downloadable from the iOS and Android store on a smartphone
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times

MISCELLANEOUS

PICTURE NAME HOLDABLE IN LIBRARY USE ONLY ADDITIONAL INFO
Bike Locks No Eloise May
Koelbel
Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
  • Lock up your bicycle at the library
  • Day use only
Bike Repair Station No Castlewood
Kelver
  • Dero Fixit bike repair station for basic bike repairs and maintenance
  • Ask a staff member for this item's location at the library
Bike Tire Air Pump (handheld) No Sheridan
  • Fill up a bicycle's tire
  • Ask a staff member for this item's location at the library
Image coming soon Cassette Adaptor No Davies
  • Listen to CD's in a car's in-dash cassette system
Colorado State Parks Pass Yes
  • Visit Colorado's 42 state parks with a state parks pass
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
  • Explore more of Colorado
Companion Pet Yes
  • Companion Pets look, feel and sound like real cats and dogs
  • Check out comes with 1 Companion Pet, 1 care guide, 1 brush, 4 batteries in a carry bag
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
GoPro Yes
  • Mini-SD card required
  • Hero3 version
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
GPS Yes
  • GPS for Biking (Garmin Edge 200)
  • GPS for Driving (Garmin Nuvi 50 LM)
  • GPS for Hiking Garmin eTrex 20) with CO & UT maps preloaded
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
Graphing Calculator for Checkout Yes
  • Graph functions, plot points, solve algebraic equations and more
Graphing Calculator for In Library use No Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Sheridan
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
  • Graph functions, plot points, solve algebraic equations and more
  • Ask staff for assistance
Nintendo Switch No Davies
  • Ask staff for assistance
  • More details to come
NOOK Tablet Yes
  • Pre-loaded with adult fiction and nonfiction & books for children & teens
  • Available in English & Russian
Nokero Solar Light Bulb N200 Yes
  • Charge in the sun for optimal lighting
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
Playaway Launchpad Yes
  • Interactive learning multimedia devices for elementary-aged students
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
Power Check Meter Yes
  • Measures the amount and rate of electricity used by your appliances and electronic devices.
  • 21 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
RICOH THETA S 360 Camera Yes
T-Mobile or Verizon 4G LTE Hotspot Yes
  • Connect up to 10 WiFi-enabled devices
  • 7 day checkout, renewable up to 3 times
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