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Renew Items

also known as: renew my audiobooks, renew my books, renew my CDs, renew my children's items, renew my DVDs, renew my items.

Find out how you can renew books, CDs, DVDs and other materials online.

It's quick and easy to renew your items online 24 hours a day - just follow the instructions below.

Click here to go to the renewals page

If you already know what to do, just click here or log in using the box above.

Number 1 Click here to go to the library catalogue and choose the option 'renews my materials'

Number 2

Enter the 14 digit number on the back of your library card and your library PIN number.  Click here to find out how you can get your PIN number. Then click on the red box 'list charged items'.

Number 3

Tick the box next to the item that you want to renew, or tick 'renew all' if you want to renew all of your items. This is situated at the top above all listed items.

Number 4

Click 'Renew Selected Items' in the red box.

 

Number 5

You will be shown a ‘your item was renewed’ confirmation screen with a new return date for your item.  This can be written on the date label in the front of your book.

Click here for the contact details for Northumberland Libraries

Alternatively you can telephone 01670 50 50 16.  You will need your library card number.

 

Renewal Fines and Charges

Overdue fines are charged up to the renewal point.  Once the item is renewed no further fines will be added.  

Charges and fines can be settled on your next library visit.

Items reserved by someone else cannot be renewed.  You will be required to return the item as soon as possible.

Click on the images below to find out more about fines for:

Click here to find out more about fees and charges for books
Books and Audiobooks
Click here to find out about the fees and charges for renewing CDs and DVDs
DVDs and CDs
Click here to find out more about renewing children's items
Children's Items

 

Books and Audiobooks

Books  and audiobooks can be renewed by telephone or online five times.  After the fifth renewal you must bring it to the library.  If the book or audiobook is not reserved by someone else you can take it out again.

Overdue Adult Books and Audiobooks 12p fine per day up to a maximum charge of £5.76
Overdue Concessions Adult Books and Audiobooks 6p fine per day up to a maximum charge of £2.88
Overdue Children's Books and Children Audiobooks 3p fine per day up to a maximum charge of £1.44 (Please note if Children's Books are taken out on an Adult 's Library card Adult charges will apply)


DVDs and CDs

DVDs and CDs can be renewed for a charge. Overdue fines are charged up to the renewal point.

Charges and fines can be settled on your next library visit.

Standard 1 week Renewal £1.90 per week
Information DVD Renewal £1.90 for 3 weeks
'Rental' DVD Renewal £2.50 per day
Standard Weekly DVD Fines  
Up to 7 days £1.90
7-14 days £3.80
15-21 days £5.70
22-28 days £7.60
Over 28 days £9.50
Information DVD Fines  
Up to 3 weeks £1.90
3-6 weeks £3.80
7-9 weeks £5.70
10-12 weeks £7.60
Over 12 weeks £9.50
Rental DVD Fines  
Up to 1 day £2.50
2 days £5.00
3 days  £7.50
4 days £10.00
Over 5 days  £12.50

 

CD Renewal £1 per week
Fines  
Up to 7 days £1
8-14 days £2
15-21 days £3
22-28 days £4
Over 28 days £5

 

Children's Items

Overdue fines are charged up to the renewal point.  Once the item is renewed no further fines will be added.   You can renew an item with a loan charge, such as a DVD.

Charges and fines can be settled on your next library visit.

Please note that children's items borrowed on an adult's library card incur fines charged at adult rates.

Please see the tables below for charges. 

 

Overdue books and audiobooks are charged at 3p per day with a maximum charge of £1.44.

CDs

 
CD Renewal £1 per week
Fines  
Up to 7 days £1
8-14 days £2
15-21 days £3
22-28 days £4
Over 28 days £5

DVDs

 
Standard 1 week Renewal £1.90 per week
'Rental' DVD Renewal £2.50 per day
Standard Weekly DVD Fines  
Up to 7 days £1.90
7-14 days £3.80
15-21 days £5.70
22-28 days £7.60
Over 28 days £9.50
Rental DVD Fines  
Up to 1 day £2.50
2 days £5.00
3 days  £7.50
4 days £10.00
Over 5 days  £12.50
 


 


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