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Loans


Collections available for loan include adult, young adult and children's novels, picture books and information books as well as graphic novels, magazines, DVDs and music CDs. Large print books and audiobooks are also available, as well as eMagazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and early literacy kits.


  • Members may borrow and return at any library branch.

  • A maximum of thirty (30) physical items may be borrowed at a time. Restrictions apply to HSC & early literacy kit collections. Most collections are available for three (3) week loans. DVDs, print magazines and the HSC collection are 7 day loans. See loan details below.

  • Renewals: Most items that are not reserved by another borrower will be automatically renewed twice two days prior to their due date. If an item is reserved for someone else you will receive a notification one day prior to the due date reminding you to return the item. As a courtesy to other customers who are waiting for reserves, please be prompt in returning items that are due.

  • Renewals can be requested at any time via the online catalogue, in person at a branch or by phone during open hours.

  • Fees no longer apply for overdue items. When items are overdue the Library allows a short grace period before borrowing of physical materials is temporarily suspended. Borrowing can resume when the items are returned, or lost items are paid for.

  • Lost or damaged items are charged to the borrower at the full replacement cost plus a processing fee.

  • Your account can be reviewed at any time via the library's online catalogue (My Account).

  • In addition to the library loans stated above, you may borrow from our collections of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines.

What can I borrow? And for how long?

Library loans: You may borrow up to 30 items at a time
Books, CDs, Graphic Novels, Audiobooks 3 week loan, 2 renewals
DVDs and Magazines 1 week loan, 2 renewals
Early Literacy Kits 3 week loan, 2 renewals, up to 2 items
HSC Collection 1 week loan, no renewal, up to 2 items
Reference, Local Studies, Family History Not for loan

eLibrary loans: In addition to the library loans above
eBooks: BorrowBox Up to 10 items, 3 week loan, 2 renewals
eAudiobooks: BorrowBox Up to 4 items, 3 week loan, 1 renewal
eAudiobooks: RBdigital Up to 4 items, 3 week loan, 1 renewal
eMagazines: RBdigital Unlimited items with no loan period

Holds (Reservations)

  • Members can place holds on items that are located at another branch to be sent to your preferred branch for collection, or to place yourself on the waiting list for an item that is currently on loan.

  • Notification is sent by email or mail when the on-hold item is available.

  • Holds can be placed in person, by phone or via the online catalogue at any time.

Inter Library Loans

  • Items can be borrowed from libraries outside the Blue Mountains area for a fee as an Inter-Library Loan.
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