Never Rush Your Reading Again: Auto-Renewals Are Coming to Kingston Libraries!

 

Great news, Kingston bookworms! If you’ve ever found yourself rushing to the library or frantically logging onto your computer to renew a book before it becomes overdue, you can officially take a deep breath.

Starting 15th June, Kingston Libraries are introducing auto-renewals!

 

You will no longer need to manually renew your books on the day they are due. Instead, if you need a little extra time to finish that gripping thriller or final chapter, the library system will take care of it for you automatically.

 

The Fine Print: Rules & Exceptions

While this is incredibly convenient, there are a few important exceptions to keep in mind so you don’t get caught out:

• Active Requests: If another borrower has reserved the item you have, it will not auto-renew. 
• Board Games: These are strictly non-renewable, so make sure your game nights fit within the original loan period.
• Hire Charge Items: If you’ve borrowed an item that carries a hire charge, an auto-renewal will generate an additional fee on your account.
• Renewals cap at 10: Items will automatically renew a maximum of 10 times. After that, it’s time to bring them back to the shelves.

Remember: It is still ultimately the borrower’s responsibility to check that items have been successfully renewed.

 

How to Stay on Top of Your Account

Want to double-check your return dates or see if an item auto-renewed? Keeping tabs on your account is simple. Just download the My Library App or log on to the Kingston Libraries website.

All you need to sign in is your Library card number and PIN.

Ready to explore your online account or browse the catalogue? Head over to the Kingston Libraries Website to get started.

Happy reading, Kingston—enjoy the extra time with your favourite books!