Item Limits: There is a limit of 30 items total that can be checked out at any one time on a library card. This can include any items of any format such as books, audio books, DVD’s, etc. Due Dates: The loan period for books, audio books, and compact discs is two (2) weeks. The checkout time on DVDs is one (1) week. Newspapers and magazines do not circulate. Hold-Reserve: Patrons who have computers with internet access can reserve materials from home by following these steps: Access the library’s catalog, find the item you are looking for in the catalog by entering title, author, etc. If more than one item is displayed you will need to click on the title or picture of the item, this will display the full record and show whether the item is available and at which library location. If the item is checked out ( or at another branch), you can place a hold on the item by clicking on the “Place Hold” link. Put your library card number in on the next screen (no spaces), select which branch you want to pick the item up at, and click “place hold.” You will then get a screen showing your name and the title of the item placed on hold – click “OK” to confirm the information. Your hold has now been placed and you will be called or emailed when the item you requested is available. Renew My Materials: Borrowers may renew most materials up to five (5) times providing there are no reserve requests attached to the materials. Items with reserves must be returned on time. Materials renewe3d late have fines. Extended checkout time is added from the day of renewal. In Person Renewals: Borrowers may renew in person by bringing in the materials to any Martin County Library System branch. Renewals may be done without the materials being present as long as the customer presents the library card on which the items were charged or as long as the identity of the patron has been verified. Telephone Renewals: Borrowers may renew eligible materials by telephone using the automated telephone renewal line at (772)288.5702 extension 2