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What happens if I return my books or other borrowed items late?
- Molly Kane
- Dec. 3, 2021
To help you manage your borrowed items, a reminder notice to return them is emailed four days before the item is due. Additionally, items that are not on hold for someone else may autorenew. (See FAQ What is Autorenewal?) Reminder notices to return late items are also sent when items are 7 and 21 days overdue. Bills
Can I opt out of Automatic Renewals?
- Molly Kane
- Nov. 13, 2021
Automatic renewal is an automatic process that applies to all Upper Dublin Library cardholder accounts. If you don’t wish to keep an item, please return it when you’re finished.
How will I know if my item is renewed?
- Molly Kane
- Nov. 13, 2021
There are a few ways to find out an item’s due date: Within the courtesy notice emailed to you 3 days before the due date, opt-in to receive email notices if you haven’t already. Via your online account. By calling 215-628-8744 during library operating hours.
Will all of my items automatically renew?
- Molly Kane
- Nov. 13, 2021
Upper Dublin Library will attempt to renew your borrowed item three days before the due date. If successful, your loan period will be extended for 21 days from the existing due date, an additional full loan period. An item won’t Automatically Renew if: Another library user has requested it. The item is from another MCLINC library that currently
What is Autorenewal?
- Molly Kane
- Nov. 13, 2021
The Upper Dublin Library will automatically renew eligible material that is checked out on your library card without you having to lift a finger! This will only apply to UDPL materials and other MCLINC libraries that currently offer automatic renewal.
Why is the UDPL no longer maintaining a music CD collection?
- Molly Kane
- Aug. 2, 2021
The Upper Dublin Public Library selects and maintains collections in support of its mission. The emphasis of the collection is on acquiring materials of wide-ranging interests and relevancy to the general public and offering choice of subjects, perspectives, and formats that meet most interest and demand within current budget limitations. The UDPL Music CD Collection offered a broad
Why is the UDPL no long maintaining a video game collection?
- Molly Kane
- Aug. 2, 2021
The Upper Dublin Public Library selects and maintains collections in support of its mission. The emphasis of the collection is on acquiring materials of wide-ranging interests and relevancy to the general public and offering choice of subjects, perspectives, and formats that meet most interest and demand within current budget limitations. The UDPL Video Game Collection, which started in
What if I have fines or fees for overdue/lost/damaged books?
- Molly Kane
- Nov. 6, 2020
As of November 10, 2021, items returned late to the UDPL will no longer accrue daily overdue fines, and the UDPL will no longer collect them. However, patrons are strongly encouraged to return items, particularly those for which others are waiting, on time. Anyone failing to return reservable items on or before their due date, such as
Where do I return the items I have checked out?
- Molly Kane
- Nov. 6, 2020
The Book Return is open 24/7 at the new library at 520 Virginia Drive, Ft. Washington. The Book Return is located on the back wall which allows the items to be returned directly into the building! You may return books you've borrowed from other libraries. We'll make sure they return home safely.