Borrowing Materials

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Download eBooks and digital audio books

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Materials Available for Loan
  • Books for Adults: bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, travel guides, self help books, how-to books, mysteries, westerns, biographies, and more. Ebooks are available to card holders at Destination Download.
  • Books for Teens: our teen collection has been built while keeping teen readers' needs and interests in mind; popular fiction, graphic novels, helpful homework-friendly non-fiction, audio books and magazines are all available in the Teen Spot.
  • Books for Children: we have board books, picture books, beginning readers, chapter books, nonfiction, comics, and even a special collection just for Tweens (kids ages 10-12).
  • Audio Books: abridged and unabridged; available in cassette, compact disc, and Playaway formats. Also available as downloads from OverDrive at our Destination Download site.
  • Large Print Books: larger print and more space between the lines make these books easier for everyone to read, but especially for those with vision impairment
  • DVDs: We purchase a wide selection of titles for children, youth and adults, including both feature films and non-fiction/educational films.
  • Music: Our small but varied collection of music CDs go out on four week loans; more music may be checked out through Download Destination.
  • Magazines: news and special interest magazines; current issues can be browsed in the library, while past months' issues can be checked out for one week.

Interlibrary Loan
  • The library can easily and quickly borrow books for you from other libraries through the TLN shared catalog (eLibrary) or MeLCat. You can ask a staff member to assist you in requesting materials from other libraries, or you can request materials yourself using the on-line catalog, your library card number, and the PIN you chose when you signed up for your card.

Reciprocal Borrowing
  • Manchester District Library participates in the Michicard and TLN Reciprocal Borrowing programs. Under these programs, you may be able to visit and check out items at participating libraries using your Manchester District Library card. For example, you can present your card at the Chelsea or Dexter libraries to check out materials, just as you would here (in fact, your library card will work at any of the 50+ Shared System Libraries in the metro Detroit area). You can also use your Manchester District Library card with a Michicard sticker at the Saline District Library or Clinton Township Public Library.
  • Each library may set its own rules for reciprocal borrowing, for example you can usually borrow books but not audiovisual materials with your Michicard privileges. You will likely need both your Manchester District Library card and your driver's license or state ID to apply for borrowing privileges at reciprocating libraries. Manchester District Library card holders with a good borrowing record can obtain a Michicard sticker for their cards and a list of participating libraries at the circulation desk.

Loan Rules
  • Manchester items can be renewed up to 2 times, unless another patron has requested the item. You can renew books yourself from our Web catalog or by calling the library at 734-428-8045. Materials from other libraries may or may not be renewable, based on the owning library's policies.
  • Patrons are asked to make reasonable efforts to return items in a timely fashion. If you do forget about an item and it is two weeks overdue, the library will send you a notice via email or regular mail. When an item is four weeks overdue, the patron is sent a bill for replacement cost of the item.
  • Patrons are asked to take reasonable care of materials. However, the staff also understands that things happen--if your new puppy chews up a book, it won't be the first time we've seen it and we won't ban you from the library. If there is a problem, ask the staff member on duty for advice on the best way to handle it.
  • We understand that books, discs, etc. have limited lifespans. If a book is worn out, or a DVD won't play, please let staff know when you return the item so that we can evaluate it for repair or replacement.

Item Type -- Loan Period -- Overdue Fine/Day
  • Audio Books -- 4 weeks -- $ .15
  • Books -- 4 weeks -- $ .15
  • New Books -- 2 weeks -- $ .15
  • Children's Books -- 4 weeks -- $ .15
  • Magazines -- 2 weeks -- $ .15
  • Music CDs -- 4 weeks -- $ .15
  • DVDs -- 1 Week -- $1.00
  • Interlibrary Loan Items -- varies based on owning library's policies, please check your receipt for the due date