Checkout Periods and Renewals
How long can library materials be borrowed
Checkout Periods
The following items checkout for 3 weeks:
- Books (limit 5 per author and subject for children and young adult books)
- Magazines (limit 5 per title)
- Audio Cassettes (limit 5)
- Compact Discs (limit 5)
- Software (limit 1)
The following items checkout for 1 week:
- DVD videos (limit 5 per household)
- VHS videos (limit 5 per card, 10 per household)
- Pamphlets (limit 5 per subject)
Except for Software, Silver Falls Library materials can be returned at any CCRLS library.
Renewing Items/Extending the Due Date
Most items may be renewed for one additional checkout period unless there is a waiting list. To avoid a fine, please renew on or before the due date. Items may be renewed by using any of the following options:
- Bring items to the Circulation Desk
- Call the 24 hour phone renewal number at 503-589-7740 or the Circulation Desk during open hours
- Access your patron account using the online library catalog, or in the library. Click here for instructions on renewing items online.
In order to return materials on time, please make a note of your new due date!
For additional assistance call the Circulation Desk at 503-873-5173.