Access My Account
Your online account allows you to view items you currently have checked out, see items you’re waiting for, pay fines, change your PIN, set your preferences, and set up text messaging for holds and overdue notices. Access your account by clicking on the “My Account” button at the top of any page of the website and enter your library card number and PIN.
Find My PIN
If you have forgotten your PIN, you can easily reset it online. Or contact the Circulation Desk at (708) 366-5205 x 304 and we will be happy to reset it for you!
Place a Hold
You are able to place holds and renew items through the online catalog. Once you have found your desired item, click on its title to open the full record to view copy availability and location. If your desired items are checked out, click Place a Hold. You will be prompted to log into your library account to complete placing the hold. You can also call any service desk, and we’d be happy to place a hold or renew an item for you.
Items will automatically renew unless there is a hold on an item or you have reached your two-renewal limit. If you have an email address on file, you will receive an email indicating which of your items automatically renewed.
Loan Periods & Renewals
While you are logged in to your account, you can view your current checkouts and renew items. Click the box next to the item(s) you’d like to extend and click Renew. You might not be able to renew items if other patrons are waiting or if you have reached the renewal limit. If renewal is approved, a new due date will appear on the screen. You can also call any service desk, and we’d be happy to place a hold or renew an item for you. Items will automatically renew unless there is a hold on an item or you have reached your two renewal limit. If you have an email address on file you will receive an email indicating which of your checked out item automatically renewed.
Loan Periods
| Material Type | Loan Period | Renewals Allowed | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 3 Weeks | 2 | 3 Weeks |
| Lucky Day | 2 Weeks | 0 | 0 Weeks |
| Audiobooks | 3 Weeks | 2 | 3 Weeks |
| DVDs | 2 Weeks | 2 | 2 Weeks |
| CDs | 3 Weeks | 2 | 3 Weeks |
| Magazines | 3 Weeks | 2 | 3 Weeks |
| Kindles | 3 Weeks | 2 | 3 Weeks |
| Technology | 2 Weeks | 0 | 0 Weeks |
| Video Games | 2 Weeks | 2 | 2 Weeks |
Please note that items with holds cannot be renewed.
Feel free to contact the Circulation Desk at (708) 366-5205 x 304 for more information.
Pay a Fine
River Forest Public Library is fine-free for overdue items. The only fines you will have to pay are on lost or damaged items. Fines can be paid in person during Library hours. The first floor Circulation Desk accepts cash, check, or credit cards for payment of lost/damaged items or for overdue fines incurred at other libraries. You may also pay any outstanding charges online by logging into your library account with your library card barcode and PIN. If you have forgotten or lost your PIN, you may reset it online or contact the Circulation Desk at (708) 366-5205 x 304.
If you have any questions, please contact the Circulation Desk. We are happy to talk you through this process.