Checking items out FAQs

  • General Questions

    1. Log into your library account HERE
    2. Click on your name in the upper right hand corner and select "My Library Dashboard from the menu that appears
    3. Select "+ Submit a Suggestion" from the lefthand menu
    4. Fill out the required information - Title, Author (or director/performer)/ Year and then click "Next"
    5. On the page, fill out the information you know
      • Pick the format you're requesting the library to purchase
      • ISBN if you know it
      • Publisher if you know it
      • Audience - This is the age group the item is for
      • Language
      • There is also a space for notes you would like to leave regarding your request
      • After filling in all information, click the "Next" button
    6. On the next page, go over your request and click the "Submit" button to send your request to us

    You can check out a total of 100 items on your card at a time!

    Books
    Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
    Limit: 100 items checked out at once

    Audiobooks and Music CDs
    Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
    Limit: 25 checked out at once

    DVDs & Blu-rays
    Feature films, nonfiction - Loan period: 1 week (2 renewals)
    TV Shows - Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
    Limit: 15 checked out at once

    Hotspots
    Hotspots check out for 3 weeks (0 renewals)
    Limit: 1 per household

    Vinyl Records
    Loan period: 3 weeks (2 renewals)
    Limit: 5 items checked out at once

    Portable Record Player
    Loan period: 3 weeks (0 renewals)
    Limit: 1 

    You can return any items checked out from any MADL branch or any Lakeland Library member to any one of our locations for immediate check-in. If materials are returned damaged while checked out to you, fines may be added to your account. 

    We offer material drop boxes outside most MADL locations for convenient returns.

    MADL does not charge overdue fines on materials (books, movies, music, etc.). Library patrons will still be responsible for the replacement cost of items that are lost or damaged.

    Visit this page to log into your account. 

    Enter your library card number in the barcode field and your PIN, then click "Log In." From here, you can change your account settings, view your checkouts and holds, pay fines, and more.

    Hotspots are available at all MADL locations. To view hotspot availability or put one on hold, visit the MADL Catalog. 

    The library's hotspot agreement must be completed prior to checkout, acknowledging responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged equipment.

    The hotspot must be returned directly to a staff member at any MADL branch (not in the drop box). A $5 charge will be applied to the patron account if the hotspot is returned to the drop box.