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Changes to Loan Limits
Starting January 5, 2026, Burbank Public Library will be updating loan limits on all items. This change will help make popular materials available more quickly by reducing wait times and ensuring more people can enjoy our collection. We know how important it is to get the books, movies, and other items you want when you want them and this update will help make that happen. Thank you for helping us keep our library resources moving and accessible to everyone!
Loans
Your Library card lets you:
- Check out up to 50 items. Within that limit, up to 20 DVDs/Blu-rays; up to 20 CDs or Books on CD
- Place hold requests on up to 20 items
- Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming video and other online resources
- Use public computers
- Request interlibrary loan for items not held by Burbank Public Library
Limits
Most material checks out for three weeks, with up to two automatic renewals if no one else is waiting. Magazines, DVDs and Blu-rays check out for one week.
EBooks and other items from the online collection are subject to different checkout, renewal and hold limits. Check each provider in our eLibrary for information.
Fees
Burbank Public Library has eliminated overdue fines as of July 1, 2021. However, items that are lost, damaged or never returned are still subject to fees.
- At 14 days past the due date, unreturned items will be marked lost. The cost of replacement plus a $10 processing fee will be billed to your account. This fee is $5 for paperback books and magazines.
- If charges on your account reach $25 or more, your account will be blocked until fees have been paid or items have been returned.
- Upon return of an undamaged item, all fees will be removed and no fines will be assessed.
- The Library does not accept replacement items in lieu of fee payment.
The Library also charges fees for other services, including interlibrary loan, rental of meeting rooms, and film permits.
See the complete policy, Circulation of Library Materials.
Contact your branch with any questions about your Library account.