Renew My Library Materials

Material will automatically renew three days before it is due to come back to the library if:

  • The checked out item is eligible for renewals and is not on hold for another library user.
  • The item has not reached its two renewal limit.
  • Your account is not blocked.

If you would like to facilitate your own renewals, you may do so using one of the methods below.

By Internet

Items may be renewed through our online catalog.  You will need both your library card number and your PIN.  If you are unsure of your PIN, please contact the library during our regular business hours at 248-674-4831 and press 2 to speak with a member of our Circulation Department. The library is open Monday through Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

  1. Select the "Log In" button from the menu bar at the top of the window.  This button is in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Enter your library card number and PIN and select the "Log In" button. 
  3. Select your account from the menu bar at the top of the window.  This button is in the upper right-hand corner, to the left of the "Log Out" button.
  4. Select "Account Activity" to populate a listing of material currently checked out on your library card.
  5. Select each item you would like to renew and then select the "Renew" button.  It is located at the top of your materials list.
    • Renewals will be unsuccessful if an item is considered lost, on hold for another patron, or has previously been renewed twice.

By Phone

For our library staff to assist you with renewing your materials, please call 248-674-4831 and press 2 to speak with a member of our Circulation Department during our regular business hours  The library is open Monday through Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Please have your library card number ready when calling.

By Automated Phone System

Requires library card number, Personal Identification Number (PIN), and a touch tone phone:

  • Dial Toll Free, 1-888-672-8983
  • Enter library card number.
  • Enter PIN number.
  • Follow the prompts:

    • Press 1 to renew materials.
    • Press 2 to list available holds ready for pickup.
    • Press 3 to list materials checked out.
    • Press 4 to list overdue materials.
    • Press 5 for information concerning fines.
    • Press 6 to change your pin.
    • Press 8 to repeat this menu.
    • Press 9 to exit.

By App for your Mobile Device

Download TLNLibraryCatalog from the app store on your mobile device.  You will need both your library card number and your PIN to log into your account through TLNLibraryCatalog app.  If you are unsure of your PIN, please contact the library during our regular business hours at 248-674-4831 and press 2 to speak with a member of our Circulation Department. The library is open Monday through Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  Please have your library card number ready when calling.