Visit our Library Cards page for information about obtaining a free library card.
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Loan Periods
1 week: Feature DVDs/Blu-ray; adult magazines; bestseller express materials
3 weeks: Everything else that circulates
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Loan Limits
Limit of three: Feature DVDs/Blu-ray
Limit of six: Magazines
No limit: Everything else that circulates
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Renewals
Borrowers may renew most materials twice, unless the item has been reserved by another user. Feature movies, magazines, Sams Photofacts and Bestseller Express materials are not renewable.
You can see your account and renew items that are checked out to you online!
You can also renew items by telephone: (408) 730-7310
For more information about borrowing materials from the Sunnyvale Public Library, please call the Circulation division at (408) 730-7300, option 3 during open hours.
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Reserves
If the item you want is checked out to another user, you may place a hold on it:
- by coming in to the Library - Librarians will be glad to assist you in placing a reserve.
- by calling the Reference Desk - Have your Sunnyvale Public Library card ready, and librarians will be glad to assist you in placing your reserve.
- by locating the item in the Library's Catalog on the Web, then clicking on the 'Place Hold' button above it.
Feature movies and magazines may not be reserved.
When you place a reserve, you will be notified that it is available to be picked up at the Library for up to a week. You may choose to be notified by e-mail or telephone.
You may update your own account to indicate which method you prefer and to update your contact information, or call the Circulation division at (408) 730-7300, option 3.
You may check your account online to see a list of items for which you've placed holds. Holds may be cancelled if you wish.
If you have questions about placing holds, please call the Information/Reference Desk at (408) 730-7300, option 5.
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Fines for Late Return of Materials
You can check your account online to view due dates of your materials.
30 cents per day ($10 maximum):
- Audiobooks
- Books
- CDs
- Pamphlets
- Magazines
- Sam's Photofacts
$1 per day ($10 maximum):
$1 per day ($115 maximum):
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Fees
Lost or damaged materials:
Cost of material, plus processing fee
Replacement for lost library card: $1.85
If you have any questions about library fines or fees, please call the Circulation division at (408) 730-2748 during open hours.
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Pay Fines Online
You can now pay your fines online with a credit card. Login into your account, view the fines/fees, and select "Pay Online." View FAQs about paying online.
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