The patron must check out using their own library card. Patrons receiving a first-time library card may check out only 2 items when the card is issued. You must present your library card to check out any items. In order to checkout materials, patron account and linked household accounts must be in good standing, requiring the household to not have outstanding fine balance equal to or exceeding $1.00 or unpaid lost items. Library accounts must be renewed annually at which time a valid photo ID will need to be presented to library staff for adult accounts. Juvenile patrons may renew accounts without photo ID.

You can renew borrowed items up to two times, provided there are no holds on them. Renewals can be done conveniently over the phone by providing your library card number, or through your online OPAC account. Please note that new adult fiction and adult non-fiction can be renewed only once. Inter-library loans, Chromebooks, Hotspots, Kid Tablets, and Experience Passes are not eligible for renewal.

To ensure a seamless return process, patrons can utilize the book drop located to the left of the library’s front entrance for most borrowed items. For laptops, hotspots, kids tablets, and golf equipment, please return these directly to the circulation desk to ensure proper handling. Additionally, an indoor book drop is available at the front desk for convenience. All returned items undergo a thorough sanitization process to maintain a safe environment for all library users.

Patrons can place holds on desired items by contacting the library at 423-745-7782, using their OPAC online account, or visiting the library in person. Each patron is entitled to three complimentary holds, with any additional holds incurring a fee of $1.00 per item per day. For added convenience, holds can be collected via curbside pickup by calling from the library parking lot, or they can be picked up at the circulation desk during regular hours. To ensure availability, please place holds at least one business day before the intended pickup date.