Monterey Public Library and Pacific Grove Public Library share a computer system with a combined database of holdings. This expands access to library materials for customers of both libraries, and makes the most efficient use of community tax dollars.
The two libraries continue to be separately funded by their respective jurisdictions and operate under separate policies and procedures.
Please note that the following designations are used to identify the libraries in the partnership:
| MPL=Monterey Public Library | |
| BKM=Monterey Public Library’s Bookmobile | |
| PGPL=Pacific Grove Public Library |
Loan Period
All materials are checked out for 2 weeks.
Renewals
Materials borrowed from Monterey Public Library, Monterey’s Bookmobile, or
Pacific Grove Public Library may be renewed at any location, by using the Automated
Telephone Renewal System (831.646.5681), or
online via the Library’s Catalog.
| All MPL & BKM items, except those which are on hold, are renewable up to 2 times. | |
| All PGPL items, except videos, kits, equipment, magazines and items which are on hold, are renewable up to 2 times |
Returning Materials
All materials borrowed from Monterey Public Library, Monterey’s Bookmobile or
Pacific Grove Public Library may be returned at any location.
Holds
You may place a hold on items which are checked out, so they will
be available to you once they are returned. You may also designate your preferred pick-up
location for holds.
There is no fee to hold an item.
Fines for Overdue Materials
Overdue fines may be paid at any location. Fines are based on the policy of the
library which owns the overdue item.
| MPL & BKM materials are $.25/day for adult materials, with a $7.50 maximum per item; youth and teen materials are $.15/day, with a $4.50 maximum per item. | |
| PGPL materials are $.25/day for all materials, $5.00 maximum. |
Lost/Damaged Materials
Replacement charges for most materials are based on the cost of the item plus a $10
processing fee. The replacement cost for adult magazines is $8; youth and teen magazines
are $5. The replacement cost of adult paperbacks is $9; youth and teen paperbacks are $6.
Access to Library Materials
The Library provides equal access to materials and resources, including the Internet, to
people of all ages. As a parent, it is your responsibility to monitor your child's
selection and use of library materials and resources.
Confidentiality of Library Records
California law (Section 6267 of the Government Code) gives all library customers the right
to keep their library borrowing records private. The Library will not release information
on what is checked out on your library card to anyone but you, even if you are a minor.
