Borrowing Library Materials
There is no charge to borrow any Library material. A borrower must have a valid Monroe Township Public Library card or a valid library card from another STELLA library. Patron and Library card must be present at the time of borrowing.
Self Check Out
A self-checkout system is now available to the public. Patrons must have a valid Monroe Township Library card or a valid library card from another STELLA library. This user-friendly system allows patrons to check out their own materials and is extremely easy to use.
Renewing an Item
Items that are eligible for a renewal will renew automatically. Renewals can also be placed from home through the Library catalog. To check your account or to manually renew library material you may visit with us at the Circulation Desk or call the Circulation Department at (732) 521-5000.
Renewing from Home
- Go to the Vega Discover Catalog homepage
- Click on Log In at the top right of the screen. Enter your library barcode number and Passcode (PIN). Click the blue “Log In” button.
- On My Bookshelf, Click on “Checkouts.”
- Select Renew for the items that you want to renew
Please contact the Circulation Desk with questions about renewals, (732) 521-5000.
Reserving an Item (Place a Hold)
Holds can be placed by filling out a card at any public service desk or calling the Library.
Reserves can also be placed from home using the Vega Discover catalog.
Reserving from Home
- Go to the Vega Discover Catalog homepage
- Click on Log In at the top right of the screen. Enter your library barcode number and Passcode (PIN). Click the blue “Log In” button.
- Search for the title that you want to reserve. Click on the title for more details about the item.
Click on the “Place Hold” button - Monroe should be listed as the pickup location. If it is not, select it from the list and click on the blue “Place Hold” button.
- You should see a message that your request was successful. Click on the blue “OK” link to confirm.
Now, when you review your account (My Bookshelf), a list of the items you have placed on hold will appear.
If you have any questions about placing a hold, please contact the Library at (732) 521-5000.
Blocks
A patron’s card will be blocked when outstanding fines have amounted to $5.00 or more.