Last modified: March 09, 2023
http://mppl.orgLoan Periods and Fines
| Item | MPPL Patron Limit | Reciprocal* Limit | Loan Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual | ||||
| DVDs - New Fiction | 5 | 0 | 7 days (14 days for TV) | |
| Blu-Ray - New Fiction | 5 | 0 | 7 days | |
| DVD and Blu-Ray (Recent/Old/TV/Nonfiction) | Unlimited | 10 | 7 days (14 days for TV/Nonfiction) | |
| Video Games - New | 2 | 0 | 14 days | |
| Video Games | 10 | 2 | 14 days | |
| Music CDs and Multimedia | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days | |
| Books and Audiobooks | ||||
| Books - New Fiction | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days (21 days for 450+ pages) | |
| Books - All other | Unlimited | Unlimited | 21 days | |
| Audiobooks - Books on CD | Unlimited | Unlimited | 21 days (28 days for 23+ discs) | |
| Audiobooks - Playaways | Unlimited | 10 | 21 days | |
| Youth Specialty Items | ||||
| Toys | 5 | 5 | 7 days | |
| Playaway View and Launchpad | 10 | 5 | 14 days | |
| Specialty Kits and Bags (Activity, Early Literacy, Get Well, Parent Concern, Science, Tech Time Totes, S.T.E.A.M, Toddler, and Travel) | 10 | 5 | 21 days | |
| Other Youth Kits and Bags (Early Reader, Books-to-Go, Read-Along, Parent/Teacher Kits) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 21 days | |
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| Lucky Day Items | Unlimited | 0 | Varies, but all items are non-renewable | |
| Magazines | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days | |
| Great Courses, Sheet Music, Art Prints, and Canvas Bags | Unlimited | Unlimited | 42 days | |
| Reference Material** | By authorization only | 0 | Varies | |
| Library of Things Collection | 1 of each | 0 | 14 Days | |
| Fine Free Exceptions - $1/day late fee | ||||
| Adult Book Discussion Bags** | 2 | 2 | 42 days | |
| Interlibrary Loan** | 5 items can be in-process at one time | Not able to request ILL | Varies | |
Audiovisual
DVDs - New Fiction
Loan Period : 7 days (14 days for TV)
MPPL Patron Limit : 5
Reciprocal* Limit : 0
Blu-Ray - New Fiction
Loan Period : 7 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 5
Reciprocal* Limit : 0
DVD and Blu-Ray (Recent/Old/TV/Nonfiction)
Loan Period : 7 days (14 days for TV/Nonfiction)
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : 10
Video Games - New
Loan Period : 14 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 2
Reciprocal* Limit : 0
Video Games
Loan Period : 14 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 10
Reciprocal* Limit : 2
Music CDs and Multimedia
Loan Period : 14 days
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Books and Audiobooks
Books - New Fiction
Loan Period : 14 days (21 days for 450+ pages)
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Books - All other
Loan Period : 21 days
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Audiobooks - Books on CD
Loan Period : 21 days (28 days for 23+ discs)
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Audiobooks - Playaways
Loan Period : 21 days
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : 10
Youth Specialty Items
Toys
Loan Period : 7 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 5
Reciprocal* Limit : 5
Playaway View and Launchpad
Loan Period : 14 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 10
Reciprocal* Limit : 5
Specialty Kits and Bags (Activity, Early Literacy, Get Well, Parent Concern, Science, Tech Time Totes, S.T.E.A.M, Toddler, and Travel)
Loan Period : 21 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 10
Reciprocal* Limit : 5
Other Youth Kits and Bags (Early Reader, Books-to-Go, Read-Along, Parent/Teacher Kits)
Loan Period : 21 days
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Miscellaneous
Lucky Day Items
Loan Period : Varies, but all items are non-renewable
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : 0
Magazines
Loan Period : 14 days
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Great Courses, Sheet Music, Art Prints, and Canvas Bags
Loan Period : 42 days
MPPL Patron Limit : Unlimited
Reciprocal* Limit : Unlimited
Reference Material**
Loan Period : Varies
MPPL Patron Limit : By authorization only
Reciprocal* Limit : 0
Library of Things Collection
Loan Period : 14 Days
MPPL Patron Limit : 1 of each
Reciprocal* Limit : 0
Fine Free Exceptions - $1/day late fee
Adult Book Discussion Bags**
Loan Period : 42 days
MPPL Patron Limit : 2
Reciprocal* Limit : 2
Interlibrary Loan**
Loan Period : Varies
MPPL Patron Limit : 5 items can be in-process at one time
Reciprocal* Limit : Not able to request ILL
All above items will automatically renew three times if there are no holds
For Auto-Renewal Information, please click here.
**These are non-renewable items
*Reciprocal borrower is a nonresident who has their library card registered with MPPL.
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