Renew Borrowed Materials

Do you want to renew a library book, CD, or other item? You can renew online, over the phone, or in person.

Online

Step 1.Visit the catalog website

Go to catalog.mainlib.org.

Step 2.Go to the renewals page 

Click on MY ACCOUNT, then ITEMS OUT/RENEWALS.  

Step 3.Enter your account information

If you’ve forgotten your username or password, click FORGOT YOUR PIN OR PASSWORD?  

Step 4.Renew your items 

You’ll see a list of your checked-out items. Renew the items from this list.

Phone

Step 1.Call us 

Call our circulation desk at (973) 285-6930. 

Step 2.Find your barcode 

Have your library card barcode ready. This can be found on the back of your library card. [picture for an example] 

Step 3.Talk to staff

Let staff know what items you’d like to renew. 

In Person

Step 1.Visit the circulation desk

Come to the circulation desk, which will be to your right when you enter the building. Make sure to bring your library card or driver’s license with you. 

Step 2.Let staff know what you’d like to renew 

They’ll look at your library card or driver’s license for proof of identification, then they’ll make the renewal for you.