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(847) 985-4000
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Renewals
Don't worry about forgetting to renew your items on time — because we've already taken care of it! We have auto-renewal, meaning we'll automatically renew eligible items for you (up to four times!).
If an item is not eligible for auto-renew (such as when another patron has placed a hold on it), you'll receive a courtesy email reminding you on the due date. Not sure if it's renewable? Check out the chart below or call (847) 923-3160.
Loan Periods, Limits and Fines
Schaumburg Library is fine free! What does that mean? Read our answers to frequently asked questions.Please note that eMedia (including streaming services and most eBooks/eAudiobooks) are limited to Schaumburg cardholders only.
For physical materials, you may borrow up to 100 items at a time, with the following limits by material type. If you live outside the Schaumburg Library service area, you may be able to borrow materials with a valid card from your home library. Call Circulation at (847) 923-3160 to find out if we have a reciprocal borrowing arrangement with your library.
| Material | Loan period/days | Reserves/renewals | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pick DVD*/Blu-ray* | 3 | No | 3 |
| New DVD/Blu-ray/4K | 3 | Yes | 5 |
| New CD | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| Launchpad* | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| New video games | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| DVD/Blu-ray | 7 | Yes | Unlimited |
| Magazines/comics† | 7 | No | Unlimited |
| Video games | 7 | Yes | Unlimited |
| DVD/Blu-Ray sets | 14 | Yes | Unlimited |
| Hot Pick books | 14 | No | Unlimited |
| Toys/games | 14 | Yes | Unlimited |
| Library of Things* | 14 | Yes | Unlimited |
| All other AV | 21 | Yes | Unlimited |
| Books | 21 | Yes | Unlimited |
| Kindles* | 21 | Yes | 1 |
| Senior kits | 21 | Yes | 1 |
*Non-Schaumburg Library cardholders may not borrow these items.
†These items can be reserved but not renewed.
Read our full borrowing policy.
Fees
After an item is 45 days overdue, your card will be blocked and you can no longer check out items. You’ll also be billed the replacement cost of the item. Once you return the item, your card will be unblocked and the bill removed as long as it is returned within six months of being billed. If your total bills exceed $100 and they are not paid within 45 days, the Library may refer your account to an external material recovery agency and charge you a nonrefundable fee of $10. The Library does not issue refunds to items that are paid for and found later.
Lost or Damaged Materials
You are responsible for the materials you borrow. A replacement cost will be charged if an item is lost or badly damaged. We cannot accept a replacement copy in lieu of payment.