Borrowing Materials

If you are at the Library, you can typically use the tablets to search the Library’s online catalog or search tools. You can also search our catalog online from anywhere. You can also use the search features on the Library’s website, mjcpl.org ....

Patrons may have up to 100 items checked out on their accounts at one time. There is a limit of 10 Movies per account. Library supervisors may override circulation limits at their discretion. Patrons will be denied borrowing privileges and renewals...

Books and audiobooks circulate for three weeks with two renewals. Music CDs circulate for three weeks with one renewal. Magazines circulate for one week with one renewal. Materials borrowed through Interlibrary Loan are checked out for two weeks ...

If you need a item that JCPL doesn’t own, requesting it through Evergreen , Indiana's largest public library consortium, is the fastest way to receive it. Expanding your search in the catalog to include "Evergreen Libraries" will show results and a...

Patrons may place holds in person, online at My Account or over the phone and will be notified by email, telephone, and/or text message when the item is available. Items on hold must be picked up within ten business days. Requests for items JCPL ...

Patrons can renew items ONLINE , by calling 812-265-2744, or in person. Items can be renewed twice unless requested by another patron, except for Magazines, DVDs, and Music CDs which can be renewed once. The Library offers automatic renewals for i...

The Jefferson County Public Library does not charge overdue fines. If an item is not returned within 28 days, it will be considered “lost,” and an invoice will be sent for the replacement cost of the item plus a processing fee. Other Evergreen India...

If an item is damaged beyond further use, the patron is liable and must pay for the replacement or repair/restoration and processing fee. Replacement copies are not accepted.

To download ebooks, you can follow these steps: Visit the Library's Digital Media page : Go to mjcpl.org/digital-media . Explore Ebook Platforms : The Library provides access to ebooks through Libby and hoopla. Login or Register : If prompte...