How to Borrow an Item

Bring the item to the SelfCheckOut machine with your card.  Scan your card, then the materials.  Each SelfCheckOut machine will have directions.  Make sure that your materials get checked out.   You will get a receipt including the item's due date. If you have problems with the SelfCheckOut or your library does not have a SelfCheckOut, please bring the items to the Service Desk.

The Minneapolis Public Library loans most items (including books, magazines, compact discs, audiocassettes and records) for three weeks. Videocassettes and DVDs are checked out for one week. You can renew any circulating item up to two times, unless someone else has placed a hold on the item.

How can I get a library card?
How can I renew an item so I can keep it longer?

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Borrowing Limits

You may have no more than

• 25 Compact Discs
• 10 DVDs
• 2 Gaming softwares 
• 1 Museum Pass

checked out at one time.

Also, you may have no more than 20 Online Requests pending at one time, including active InterLibrary Loan items.

How can I pay a fine on an overdue item?
How can I borrow an item from a another library through Interlibrary Loan?

How can I get a deposit collection for my school or institution?

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