Borrowing Guidelines

Check Out Limits

Please note that the items available at other LYNX! Consortium Libraries may differ from those at Meridian Library District; please consult the owning library with questions regarding checkout periods and limits on their items.

See the kits catalog for more information on objects, devices, and book and activity sets available for checkout. 

Oversized objects, such as kits and digital devices, will no longer travel through our courier service. Patrons can still check out oversized items from other libraries, but those items must be picked up and returned directly at the owning library. 

ItemCheck-out lengthLimit per cardRenewals
New Adult Books21 Days502
Books28 Days9992
Magazines14 Days102
DVD/Blu-Ray (All Types)14 Days202
Video Games28 Days51
Board Games14 Days51
Puzzles14 Days51
Kits14 Days**
Electronic Devices14 Days21
eBooks and eAudiobooks14 Days10**

*  "Kits" is a large category that includes bags, physical items, and local attraction passes. Number of items allowed and number of renewals allowed may vary.

** Electronic materials are not eligible for auto-renewal. Titles may be renewed or checked out again indefinitely when there are no holds on the title.

Fees

Overdue fines will not be assessed on items from Meridian Library District's collections.

Accounts sent to collections$12.00
Lost or damaged itemsList price + $5.00 per item processing fee
Non-resident library card$140.001 per year for a household
Non-resident library card (55+ and active duty military and veterans*)$55.002 per year
Partial processing fee**$2.50 per item
Resident library cardsFree

1$140.00 total price includes $132.08 sales price plus $7.92 Idaho sales tax.

2$55.00 total price includes $51.89 sales price plus $3.11 Idaho sales tax.

 

* Proof of military service may include active military ID or veteran ID cards issued by the DOD.

** Items requiring partial processing include items with a cost of $5.00 or less