Checkout Limits and Renewals
You may checkout 30 items per library card at a time, but no more than 6 items from the same library classification code.
Most material can be renewed three times as long as there are no holds. Items can be renewed online, in person, or by phone at 410-396-5430.
Rental videos/DVDs must be renewed in person.
All materials except short-term loans, framed pictures, interlibrary loans, filmstrips and slides can be returned to any public library in Maryland.
| Type of Material |
Cost |
Limit |
Loan Period |
Renewal |
| Books |
Free |
30 |
3 weeks |
YES |
| Downloadable Audio books and eBooks |
Free |
5 |
Lending periods vary title by title |
NO |
|
| Compact Discs (CDs) |
Free |
6 |
3 week |
YES |
| Rental (Entertainment) DVDs / Videos |
$1.50 each |
6 |
1 week |
YES, in person only and the rental fee must be paid at the time of renewal |
| Free (educational, foreign, etc.) DVDs / Videos |
Free |
6 |
1 week |
YES |
| 16mm Films |
Free |
6 |
3 weeks |
NO |
| Music Cassettes |
Free |
6 |
3 weeks |
YES |
| Audio Books (Books on Tape / CD) |
Free |
6 |
3 weeks |
YES |
| LP Records (Vinyl) |
Free |
6 |
3 weeks |
YES |
| 35mm Slides (photo sets) |
Free |
6 |
3 weeks |
YES |
|
| Maps |
Free |
30 |
3 weeks |
Must be renewed in person |
| Magazines (Except for Central Library) |
Free |
30 |
3 weeks |
Must be renewed in person |
|
| From other libraries: Direct Loan |
Free |
30 |
3 weeks |
NO |
| Marina Items (with green band) |
Free |
30 |
3 weeks |
YES, can be renewed two times only |
| OCLC Items (with white band) |
Varies, cost is determined by lending library |
30 |
Varies, set by lending library |
NO |
