You can use your card to borrow books, DVDs, and other items, including our Library of Things and Virtual Library access. You can borrow up to 5 items at a time (and place 8 items on hold at a time) on Libby and up to 5 items per month on hoopla. 

Return physical materials in our 24/7 book drops or in person during open hours. 

Items from our Virtual Library are automatically returned when due.

Step 1: Search the library catalog LINK for the title you want

Step 2: Select the Place Hold option next to the item you are interested in and enter your library card number and PIN. 

Step 3: Once you receive notification (by email, text, or phone) that your item is available, head to the Library during open hours and pick up your item at the front desk. (You have 7 days to pick up your held item before it is returned to circulation for other patrons to borrow).

Different items have different checkout periods. 

Items will automatically renew up to two times if not on hold for another patron.

SJLIB does not charge for overdue materials. 

Replacement fees are assessed for lost or damaged materials. Replacement items are not accepted as payment. 

Any materials 30 days overdue or more result in a temporary account suspension until they are returned. 

You may ask for a free replacement card at the front desk.

As part of our commitment to equity and access, we try to remove any barriers to library use. Many other major library systems have eliminated late fines, including Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, Sno-Isle, Kitsap, and Spokane.

We do not charge daily late fees, so there is no cost for keeping something a few days late; however, we are a community resource so please return items in a timely manner if possible.

Yes! Curbside pickup is available during open library hours.