About

• Does the library take book donations?
• Why can’t I download software on the library’s computers so I can read my document or view my pictures? 

Borrowing

• Who can get a library card?
• Library card renewals...
• How long can I keep a book out?
• How many can I borrow at a time?
• How about overdue fines?
• How do I renew, reserve or check the status of an item in my account?
• If I forget my card, can I still check out a book?
• Can I use my Mount Laurel Library card to borrow materials from the Burlington County Library?
• Do you keep a list of your DVDs?
• How do I search for DVDs?
• How do I find Playaways in your catalog?
• How do I find Video Games in your catalog?

Services

• Does the library have a copy machine?
• Does the library offer fax or scanning services?
• Does the library have a shredder?
• Does the library provide proctoring services?
• Can I bring my wireless laptop to access the Internet in the library?
• Does the Library have meeting rooms available?
• Does the library have an LCD/Data projector available for public use?
• Does the library have a notary public?

 

Does the library take book donations? The Friends of the Library accept book donations year-round in the wire baskets found at the right end of the circulation desk. 

Please see the Friends page for types of books the library can accept.

We receive many donations over the year and thank each and every one of you who donate your gently read books which enable the Friends to raise much needed funds for the library.  Please visit the Friends Corner Book Sale which is open year-round in the library and purchase someone else's "gently read books." 

Why can’t I download software on the library’s computers so I can read my document or view my pictures? For security and space issues, personal software may not be downloaded on public computers. 

 

 

Borrowing Information

Please see our Library Cards page for card information.

Circulation Policy.

Library card renewals  All library cards are renewed yearly. When your library card needs to be renewed, please bring proof of residency or employment in Mount Laurel to renew your card.

 

How long can I keep a book out?
How many can I borrow at a time?
How about overdue fines?

• There is a limit of 50 total items that can be borrowed at one time, except video games, which are 10 per card at one time.
• Items on hold for another customer cannot be renewed.

• Books:
  • Loan period is 3 weeks
• Best sellers:
  • Loan period is 2 weeks
• Express Books – our browsing collection:
  • Loan period is 1 week
  • No renewals or requests permitted
• Audiobooks:
  • Loan period is 3 weeks
• Playaways
  • Loan period is 3 weeks
• Magazines:
  • Loan period is 3 weeks
• Regular DVDs:
  • Loan period is 1 week for regular DVDs; 3 days for popular DVDs.
  • DVDs can be renewed for one week if there is not a request on the item.
• DVD TV Series and Binge Boxes
  • Loan period is 2 weeks for TV Series DVDs
  • TV Series DVDs can be renewed once if there is not a request on the item.
• Video Games
  • Loan period is 1 week
  • 10 per card at a time
• CDs:
  • Loan period is 3 weeks

Items are automatically renewed to their maximum loan period unless another patron has the item requested.

We are Fine free, however: Once an item is 14 days overdue, the borrowers account will be blocked.  We consider an item lost after 35 days and bill the borrower for the replacement cost.

 

 

 

How do I renew, reserve or check the status of an item in my account?

• Go into the library catalog and click on the tab labeled My Account. 
• Enter your library card number (from the back of your card) and your pin. 
• Click on Items Out to check on items that you have borrowed and/or to renew them. Click Hold Requests to check on the status of an item you have put on hold or to cancel a hold request. 
• Click on Profile to view your address and phone number and/or to change your email address or pin.

Renewals are also available through your online account or by calling telecirc 856-234-5019. You can also check what hold items are waiting on the holds shelf for you through the telecirc system.

If I forget my card, can I still check out a book? To make things quick and easy, please try to remember to bring your card. If you forget your card, you may still check out materials but you will need to show identification. There is a fee of $1.00 for a replacement card.

Can I use my Mount Laurel Library card to borrow materials from the Burlington County Library? The library laws of New Jersey dictate that only those residents who do not have a public library in their towns are eligible for free borrower cards from their county library. Because Mount Laurel has its own library, residents of the township must pay a fee for a Burlington County Library card. Please see the Burlington County Library FAQ Website for information.

Do you keep a list of your DVDs? We do not keep a printed list of our DVDs. Please use the catalog to search and browse our collection.

How do I search for DVDs? Searching for DVDs is the same as searching for books. They are listed in the catalog and can be found by typing DVD in the search box. Use the column on the left to filter your results.

How do I search for Playaways in the library catalog?  To find all the Playaways in our catalog, simply type Playaway in search box.

How do I search for Video Games in the library catalog?  To find all the Video Games in our catalog, type video games in the search box. Use the column on the left to filter your results.

 

Services

Does the library have a copy machine? The library has two self-service copy machines for public use. Copies are $.15 per side.

Does the library offer fax or scanning services? The library does have a self-service scanner in two locations. Instructions for their use are with the scanners.  

There is a self-service public fax machine for sending only. You must use a credit card or debit card to send faxes. The machine does not print a confirmation sheet but will send a confirmation text to your phone for a fee or you can check your fax online at Fax24 .

Does the library have a shredder? The library does have a self-service shredder. It is located in the copier room.  

Does the library provide proctoring services?
The library does not provide proctoring services.
Other possible proctoring locations:
Burlington County Library
Camden County Library

Can I bring my wireless laptop to access the Internet in the library?
Yes. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the library.

Does the Library have meeting rooms available?
Yes, the library has meeting rooms available for non-profit groups. All meetings must be free and open to the public. Please see the Meeting Rooms page for more information.
MEETING ROOM POLICY.

Does the Library have an LCD/Data projector available for public use?  The library has a projector for use by groups using our meeting rooms, available in room 2 only. Group must have a PC with hdmi port to connect. There is not a projector to borrow for use outside the library.

Does the library have a notary public? - The library does not have a notary.