Renewing a book can be done using your online account, at your local library or over the phone. If you sign up for alerts, we’ll email you to remind you when your books should be returned.
Renew online
Sign into your online library account to renew books you have on loan.
Bournemouth customers
- visit the library catalogue
- click on my account
- enter your library card number (leaving out any letters)
- enter your PIN
- press the login button
Christchurch and Poole customers
- visit the library catalogue via Libraries West
- click on log in
- enter your library card number (with the capital letter)
- enter your PIN
- press the login button
Renew by phone
You can call your library and renew your books over the phone. You’ll need your library card number and PIN to do this.
Renew at any library
Renew your items at any library, either at the counter or by using a self-service kiosk, if available.
Please remember
It’s not possible to renew DVDs, Blu-ray discs and CDs. But, if you keep them longer than the original rental period, you can pay the extra rental charge when you bring them back.
Free email alerts
Visit or call your local library to register for free email alerts. Email alerts will:
- let you know when your requested items are ready for collection
- remind you when your books will shortly be due for return
- send you a first overdue notice if your items are overdue