You’re busy and we know it. Let’s make “to-do” lists easier with Automatic Renewals at the Library!
 

Automatic Renewal:
Beginning on May 19th, 2025, eligible materials will automatically renew!
Patrons whose email is on file will receive an email notice stating the new due date for their automatically renewed items. You can also find this information by logging into your account on our website, www.librarybythelake.org. If you do not want your items to automatically renew, simply return them!

What is automatic renewal?

As of May 19th, 2025 you will no longer have to remember to renew any books, audiobooks, magazines, DVD’s, CD’s or other physical items borrowed from the St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library. If the item is eligible to be renewed, it will be automatically renewed for you!

Which kinds of items automatically renew?

Physical items borrowed: books, audiobooks, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s, Children’s VOX books, and Sensory Bags.

What items do not automatically renew?

Books borrowed through Interlibrary Loan (MeL) and digitally borrowed items through Libby and Hoopla: e-books, e-audiobooks, e-music, e-magazines; are not eligible for aut0-renewal.

Which conditions prevent items from being automatically renewed?

• Items that have reached their renewal limit
• Items with a hold or request from another person waiting for the item
• Digital items, such as eBooks
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL) / MeL items
• Accounts blocked with fines or fees in excess of $10.00

What happens to items not eligible for auto-renewal?

They keep their original due date.

When will items automatically renew?

The system will attempt to renew item(s) the morning of the due date.

Do I need to sign up for auto-renewal?

No. All patrons, present and future, will have their eligible items automatically renewed.

What if I don’t want my items automatically renewed – can I opt out?

No. There is no way to opt out of this system-wide feature. If you don’t want to keep your items past the original due date, you can just return them as you usually would.

If an item did not automatically renew and I don’t return it on time, are there still fines?

Yes, materials not returned on their due date will accrue fines of $0.20/ day until returned.

Will I get a notice that items have been renewed?

Yes, if you have opted in to receive email notifications, you will receive a courtesy renewal notice via the email registered to your library account. Check your email for messages from redarrow@tlcdelivers.com.

Can I still manually renew materials whenever I want?

Yes, you may still renew materials at any time, even after receiving notice.

What if I don’t have email?

Patrons without email will still receive automatic renewals and should check their account online or call the library to verify item due dates.

Do I get automatic renewals if St. Joseph/ Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library is not my “home” library?

Yes, automatic renewals apply to all our reciprocal library patrons.