Renew a book yourself

Extend your loan by another full loan period (usually 21 days).

Where

Portal → My loans → click "Renew" next to a loan. Or on the catalogue book page, the "Renew" button.

When you can renew

• Within 3 days of your due date (default — your library may have changed this)
• You haven't already used your maximum renewals (default 2)
• No one else is waiting on the book (waitlist blocks renewal)

What the button shows

• "Renew" when you can renew
• "Renewable in X days" when you're not yet in the renewal window
• "Renewals used" when you've hit the cap
• "Someone is waiting" when a waitlist blocks renewal

After renewing

• New due date is shown: previous due date + the loan period
• Email confirmation sent
• Hold queue (if any) starts ticking for the next patron's wait

Can't renew?

If the renewal is blocked by a waitlist, you can:

• Return the book on or before the due date
• Speak with a librarian (they may renew on your behalf in special cases)
• Place a hold yourself so you're next in line after the waitlist clears

Children's books and special policies

Some libraries set different policies per book — for example, kids' books may allow more renewals or longer periods. Check with your librarian if a policy seems off.