New Loan Periods

Starting October 18 some of our loan periods and rules have changed in order to get you your library materials faster! Keep reading to learn more.

The table below describes the new loan periods. You may notice some loans are shortened, while others are lengthened. For example, books have a 3 week loan period down from 4 weeks while graphic novels and interlibrary loans are lengthened from 2 weeks to 3 weeks.

Additionally, most item types can now be renewed 3 times instead of 2, provided no other patron has requested the item.

New Loan Periods Table

Item Type	Limit Per Borrower	Loan Period / Renewal Information
Books, Graphic Novels, Large Print Books, Audiobooks	50	3 weeks / 3 renewals
Magazines	50	2 weeks / 3 renewals
DVDs, Blu-Ray, Music CDs	20	2 weeks / 3 renewals
Video Games	3	2 weeks / 3 renewals
Quick Reads, Quick Views	3	1 week / no renewals
Community Passes/Devices	1	1 week / no renewals
Book Club Sets, Literacy Kits, Physical Literacy Kits	2	6 weeks / 1 renewal
Interlibrary Loans	6	3 weeks / contact your library about renewals
hoopla Digital	4 per Month	Video: 3 days, Music: 1 week / no renewals but you can check them out again if you have checkouts remaining
eAudiobooks, eBooks	7	3 weeks / renewals possible

*** Mobile Library Exception: Loan periods will stay at 6 weeks for Mobile Library stops that are visited every 3 weeks.

Download a printable version of the New Loan Periods Table.

When will the new loan periods come into effect?

The new loan periods began October 18, 2021. The old loan periods and number of renewals will apply to all items checked out or renewed before October 18. You can check your due dates at any time in My Account or by contacting us.

Why change the loan periods?

Loan periods have changed in order to get library materials to you faster. TNRL has evaluated our collections and circulation and determined these new loan periods will shorten hold queues and get materials into the hands of patrons more quickly.

Additionally, the new loan periods will simplify things a lot! TNRL previously had 19 separate loan rules, which is now shortened to 10. Much easier for everyone to remember!

Finally, we surveyed library loan periods across the province and country. The new loan periods at TNRL will put us in line with other Canadian libraries.

What if I haven’t finished with the item?

As long as no other patrons have placed a hold on the item you can now renew most items up to three times! To renew items log into your account here, or contact your local library.

TNRL is fine Free! For full details visit our fines free page!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the new loan periods not answered here please get in touch: Email us at questions@tnrd.ca; contact your local library; or phone 250-372-5145.

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