Loan Periods

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Loan Information

To check out library material, you must have a Roanoke Valley Library Card. Material is due back in the library or in the return book drop on or before the specified due date unless renewed. Renewals may be made in person, by telephone or online

No Late Fees on Library Materials

Effective July 1, 2022, overdue fines will no longer be charged on materials checked out at any Roanoke Valley Library branches, and that old fines accrued prior to that date will be canceled. The only case where patrons will be charged for items is if they are lost or damaged while checked out. Most items are considered lost after 28-days.


MaterialLoan PeriodRenewal Limit
Adult Books28 Days2 times
Audiobooks28 Days2 times
Children’s Books28 Days2 times
DVDs/BluRays7 Days1 time
Hot Flicks4 DaysNo renewals
Hot Games7 DaysNo renewals
Hot Picks7 DaysNo renewals
New Books14 Days2 times
Paperbacks28 Days2 times
Music CDs7 Days1 time
Video Games7 Days1 time


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