Lending Policy
Did you know that you can check your library account online? That you can change your PIN number, place holds, renew items, and find out when items are due? Do these and more right from the comfort of your home!
LOAN PERIODS & QUANTITIES
| Item Type | Maximum Limit | Loan Period | HKDPL Cardholders Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Express" New Books | unlimited | 2 weeks | no |
| Adult Fiction and Non-fiction | unlimited | 4 weeks | no |
| Young Adult Fiction and Non-fiction | unlimited | 2 weeks | no |
| Adult Books on CD and Playaway audiobooks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | no |
| Adult Entertainment DVDs (New) | 4 | 3 days | no |
| Adult Entertainment DVDs | 10 | 1 week | no |
| Adult Non-fiction DVDs | unlimited | 1 week | no |
| Adult Music CDs and Kits (Books or language Kits) | 10 | 2 weeks | no |
| Magazines and Pamphlets | unlimited | 2 weeks | no |
| Puzzles and Board Games | 4 | 2 weeks no renewals | no |
| Museum Passes | 1 per family | 3 Days no renewals | yes |
| Tablets | 1 per family | 2 weeks no renewals | yes |
| VR Headsets | 1 per family | 2 weeks no renewals | yes |
| Children's Fiction and Non-fiction | unlimited | 2 weeks | no |
| Children's School Project Subjects | 3 per subject | 2 weeks | no |
| Children's Books on CD and Playaway audiobooks | 10 | 2 weeks | no |
| Children's Entertainment DVDs (New) | 4 | 3 Days | no |
| Children's Entertainment and Non-fiction DVDS | unlimited | 1 week | no |
| Children's Music CDs and Kits (Books or language Kits) | 10 | 2 weeks | no |
| Video Games | 2 | 1 week no renewals | no |
| Children's Playaway Views | 1 | 2 weeks | no |
| Children's Playaway Launchpads | 1 | 2 weeks | yes |
| Nintendo Switch System | 1 per family | 2 weeks no renewals | yes |
| HKDPL Library cardholders | 50 items total | N/A | N/A |
| Finkelstein Memorial Library cardholders | 10 items total | N/A | N/A |
Log into your library account by selecting “My Account” at the top right corner of this website. Enter your 14-digit library card number and enter your PIN number (last 4 digits of your phone number. You will see an overview of your account.
Under the tab ‘Checkouts,’ select the check box to the left of the item you want to renew. Then select the ‘Renew’ button. Renewals are not available if there are blocks or fines on your account. In addition, if an item has holds, you will not be able to renew. Please call the library if you have questions or need assistance renewing your items.
Books and most other materials can be returned to any public library in Rockland County. Because we have a 24 hour check-in system, materials must be returned on the date they are due. Items returned the following morning will be charged an extended use fee.
Books due on a snow day will not be charged a late fee. They will be due the following day.
NOTE: There is a $2.00 fine for each magazine returned in the automated slot. Please return magazines at the circulation desk or into the blue book drop.