Borrowing Limits
Borrowing limits vary by library card type:
| CARD TYPE | BORROWING LIMIT | ITEM RESTRICTIONS | ||
| Adult | 75 Items | None | ||
| Juvenile | 75 Items | None | ||
| Educator | 150 Items | No personal items, no item renewals | ||
| Temporary | 3 Items | No hotspots or toys, no holds |
Loan Periods and Checkout Limits
Checkout loan periods, corresponding overdue fines per item, and limits are as follows. Additional limits may be in place depending on card type.
| ITEM TYPE | LOAN PERIOD | CHECKOUT LIMITS | ||
| Books | 21 Days | None | ||
| Books on CD | 21 Days | None | ||
| Playaways | 21 Days | None | ||
| DVDs | 7 Days | None | ||
| Lucky Day DVDs | 3 Days | 3 per card | ||
| Lucky Day Books | 14 Days | None | ||
| Video Games | 7 Days | 1 per card | ||
| Wi-Fi Hotspots | 14 Days | 1 per card | ||
| Music CDs | 21 Days | None | ||
| Magazines/Comics | 21 Days | None | ||
| Toys | 21 Days | None | ||
| Happy Lamps | 21 Days | None | ||
| Cake Pans | 21 Days | None | ||
| Memory Kits | 21 Days | None | ||
| Discussion Kits | 6 Weeks | None |
Items not returned after 14 days are considered lost. You are billed to replace them, plus a $2.00 processing fee. When lost items are returned within six months of the due date, these charges will be removed. If you are billed for lost or damaged materials, you may be referred to a collection agency and assessed an additional nonrefundable $10.00 fee. The Library will NOT accept replacement items from patrons. Contact library staff to make payment arrangements at 920-686-3010 or pay online on your library account with a credit or debit card.
Renewals
- Items may be renewed for 3 loan periods, provided they have not been requested by other patrons (with exception of Lucky Day materials, which may not be renewed).
- Your library card number is required to renew items.
- Your password or PIN is the last four digits of your telephone number.
- Please note Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items from outside the Manitowoc Calumet Library System may not be renewed online. To renew an ILL item, email ill@manitowoc.org or ask staff for assistance.
Renew items in person, by phone, or online:
By Phone
Have your library card ready and call a Service Desk at 920-686-3010 (Main Desk) or 920-686-3030 (Youth Services Desk) during normal business hours.
Online
Log in to your account on the library catalog. If necessary, click on the Checkouts tab. Place a check next to the items you wish to renew, then click on the Renew button at the bottom of the page.