Renewals
- Items may be renewed for 3 loan periods, provided they have not been requested by other patrons (with exception of Lucky Day materials, which may not be renewed).
- Your library card number is required to renew items.
- Your password or PIN is the last four digits of your telephone number.
- Please note Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items from outside the Manitowoc Calumet Library System may not be renewed online. To renew an ILL item, email ill@manitowoc.org or ask staff for assistance.
Renew items in person, by phone, or online:
By Phone
Have your library card ready and call a Service Desk at 920-686-3010 (Main Desk) or 920-686-3030 (Youth Services Desk) during normal business hours.
Online
Log in to your account on the library catalog. If necessary, click on the Checkouts tab. Place a check next to the items you wish to renew, then click on the Renew button at the bottom of the page.
Borrowing Limits
Borrowing limits vary by library card type:
| CARD TYPE | BORROWING LIMIT | ITEM RESTRICTIONS | ||
| Adult | 75 Items | None | ||
| Juvenile | 75 Items | None | ||
| Educator | 150 Items | No personal items, no item renewals | ||
| Temporary | 3 Items | No hotspots or toys, no holds |
Loan Periods, Overdue Fines, and Checkout Limits
Checkout loan periods, corresponding overdue fines per item, and limits are as follows. Additional limits may be in place depending on card type.
| ITEM TYPE | LOAN PERIOD | DAILY OVERDUE CHARGES* | CHECKOUT LIMITS | ||
| Books | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Books on CD | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Playaways | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| DVDs | 7 Days | $1.00 | None | ||
| Lucky Day DVDs | 3 Days | $1.00 | 3 per card | ||
| Lucky Day Books | 14 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Video Games | 7 Days | $1.00 | 1 per card | ||
| Wi-Fi Hotspots | 14 Days | $1.00 | 1 per card | ||
| Music CDs | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Magazines/Comics | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Toys | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Happy Lamps | 21 Days | $1.00 | None | ||
| Cake Pans | 21 Days | $.20 | None | ||
| Memory Kits | 21 Days | $1.00 | None | ||
| Discussion Kits | 6 Weeks | $1.00 | None |
*Maximum overdue fines are as follows: $5.00 maximum for an item with a $.20 per day overdue charge, $10.00 maximum for an item with a $1.00 per day overdue charge.
Fine Free Friday: Overdue fines on items returned on Fridays will automatically be waived. However, fines will not be waived on overdue items that were previously renewed prior to return on Fine Free Friday.
Late fines begin to accrue the day after an item is due. Items not returned after 35 days are considered lost. You are billed to replace them. If you are billed for lost or damaged materials, you may be referred to a collection agency and assessed an additional nonrefundable $10.00 fee. Library accounts that have at least $35 in charges for lost items are referred to a collection agency if lost items are not returned or if no payment is made 14 days after the lost item notice is issued. Items are billed at the cost the Library initially paid to acquire them. The Library will NOT accept replacement items from patrons. Contact library staff to make payment arrangements at 920-686-3010 or pay online on your library account with a credit or debit card.