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Checkout Policies

  • You can borrow as many items as you'd like—there are no limits on the number of physical materials you can check out.
  • We do not charge fines for overdue items. However, due dates still apply. Learn more.
  • New and Lucky Day films can be checked out for 1 week. Most other items may be checked out for 3 weeks and are eligible for 3 automatic renewals unless a hold has been placed on the item.
  • For their first three months in the collection, holds on new items (excluding Lucky Day materials, which are browse-only) are only available to Northbrook Library cardholders.
  • Library of Things materials can only be checked out by Northbrook Library cardholders. These materials cannot be renewed.
  • Downloadable materials from Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, etc., are limited to Northbrook Library cardholders and have borrowing limits.

Read about loan periods, fines, and fees.