Checking Out

All Webster Groves Public Library materials check out for three weeks with the exception of book club kits, which have a six-week checkout period, and telescopes, binoculars, and GoPro cameras, which check out for only one week.  Some items received from other Consortium libraries may have a different checkout time based on the rules of the owning library.

Most library materials may be renewed up to three times. You may renew in person, over the phone, or by visiting the online catalogue. All renewals require your library card number to proceed.

No renewal is allowed on items requested by other patrons.

Vacation loans of up to 12 weeks are available when you are planning an out of town trip, but there is no vacation loan on new items or items requested by other patrons.

Library materials may be returned at the front desk or at one of our outdoor book drops. Interlibrary loan materials, telescopes, binoculars, GoPro cameras, and fishing poles must be returned inside.

Reciprocal Returning

Materials from other Consortium libraries may be returned and checked in at Webster Groves Public Library.

Overdue Fines and Charges

Webster Groves Public Library does not charge fines for most overdue items. If you have items overdue you will receive notices asking you to return them. Once an item is four weeks overdue, your account will be charged the full replacement amount for that item. If you subsequently return the late item, that fee is waived.

Interlibrary loan items will still accrue late fines of $0.15 per day. Certain special items (telescopes, binoculars, and GoPro cameras) have late fines of $1.00 per day.

If you believe you have received an overdue notice or bill in error, please contact the Circulation Desk at 314.961.3784.