Manage Your Library Account: Loans, Holds, and Renewals
We strive to make borrowing and managing your library materials as convenient as possible. Information here is for materials checked out from Fossil Ridge Public Library. Materials checked out through other Prairie Cat libraries are subject to that library's loan rules.
Loans
Borrowing materials from our library is easy and free with your library card. Explore our diverse collection. Check out items for a specified loan period and enjoy them at your leisure.
Holds
Can't find what you're looking for? Place a hold on any item in our catalog and we'll notify you when it's available for pickup. Whether it's a bestseller, a rare find, or a new release, we'll help you get it.
Renewals
Extend your borrowing period if you need more time with your items. Renewals can typically be done online through your library account 3 days before they are due, over the phone, or in person.
FAQ
No Limit*
No Limit*
- New Books
- 14 days
- New A/V Media
- 7 days
- All other Items
- 14 days
- Hotspots, Launchpads, and Library of Things
- 7 days
- All items* can be renewed up to 3 times unless the item has been requested by another patron
- *Items that can not be renewed:
- Hotspots
- Library of Things
- Overdue items
- New Items
- Yes, all items are holdable for Fossil Ridge patrons*
- Library users that are not Fossil Ridge patrons can not place holds on:
- Hotspots
- Library of Things
- Video Games
- Library users that are not Fossil Ridge patrons can not place holds on:
- Front desk
- Front door bookdrop
- Drive-up bookdrop
- Items that can not be placed in the bookdrops
- Homeschool Kits
- Library of Things
- Hotspots
- Launchpads
- Fossil Ridge is a FINE FREE library for ALL materials except for items listed below.
- Hotspots and Library of Things items accrue a $2 fine for each day each item is late with the cap of the fine for each late item being $50.
- Items that are lost, damaged and billed must be paid for*
- Overdue Notification Schedule
- 1 st Overdue Notice: 3 days overdue
- 2nd Overdue Notice: 7 days overdue
- 3rd Overdue Notice: 14 days overdue
- Item Billed & Patron Account Barred*: 21 days overdue
Your PIN is your last 4 digits of your library card number.
*Note:
When Library cards are barred, or have items that are not returned after 21 days, patrons cannot check out materials, access many online resources, place holds, or request ILL materials until the item is paid.
Fees for lost or damaged items are determined by the Library. Patrons are required to pay for lost or damaged items; substituted items are not accepted. If a patron pays for a damaged item, the patron may keep the item. Payments made for a lost item are typically non-refundable. Missing or lost items on a patron library card will be renewed once the patron and library staff search for the item. If the item does not belong to Fossil Ridge Public Library, the patron will be responsible for fees as determined by the owning library.
Pay Online (eCommerce)
You can pay fees online and have them removed immediately from your account.
Follow these easy steps:
- Click "My Library Account" (enter your barcode and PIN)
- Click on your name in the upper right corner of the catalog page
- Click "$xx.xx in unpaid fines and bills" (located on the left)
- Click "Pay Online" (Choose what you want to pay)
- Click "Continue"
Managing your library account is simple and accessible. Log in to your account to view due dates, renew items, place holds, and explore our digital resources from the comfort of your home. [account link?]
We're here to support your reading and learning journey every step of the way. Visit us online or in person to discover all the resources and services available to you.