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Renewing Material In Person
You may renew materials at either Registration Desk in the Central Library or any of the neighborhood branches. You must have your library card with you. You do not need to bring the material with you. The library allows 2 renewals for most items, some restrictions apply. 

To avoid accruing overdue fines, please renew your items on or in advance of the due date.

If your account has accrued fines/fees of $10.00 or more, if your item is more than 30 days overdue, or if another patron has placed a hold on the item, the renewal request will be denied.  

Renewing Material By Phone
You may phone 617-859-5908, our automated Telecirc system 24 hours a day, seven days a week to renew material. You must have your library card number and your PIN when you call. For more information about PINs, click here. You may also phone the Central Library or any of our neighborhood branches. You must have your library card number with you when you call. The library allows 2 renewals for most items, some restrictions apply. If your account has accrued fines/fees of $10.00 or more, if your item is more than 30 days overdue, or if another patron has placed a hold on the item, the renewal request will be denied. You will be given a new due date. Please write this on your date due card. For the fastest service, please renew your items on or in advance of the due date.

Renewing Material Via the Internet
You may use the BPL's online catalog and renew material.  Visit My Account and then follow the screen instructions.  You will need a PIN number to renew books online.  For more information about PINs, click here.

If your account has accrued fines/fees of $10.00 or more, if your item is more than 30 days overdue, or if another patron has placed a hold on the item, the renewal request will be denied.



 


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