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A library sign reading "EATONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY" next to a bookcase with colorful books and cartoon owl- reading character.
A library sign reading "EATONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY" next to a bookcase with colorful books and cartoon owl- reading character.

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Log into our catalog with your eatontown library card to place holds and search the catalog.

View the library catalog

  • Place a Book on Hold From Your Home Computer

Visit the website and search book titles.(Books that are checked out will indicate that in their Location. If the book you want is checked out:, click on "Place Hold" which appears below the picture of the book cover.

  1. Enter your library card number in the box. Do Not Attempt to Enter a PIN.

  2. Click on the blue "Place Hold" button.

  • If you need further assistance, please call the library at (732) 389-2665.

Renewing Your Materials From Your Home Computer

In order to renew materials you have checked out from your home computer, you will need your library card.

  1. Use the library website above or under departments, click on Eatontown Library. Scroll down to Quick Links, click on view the Library Catalog.

  2. On the right hand side of the Search screen, under "My Account", click on "Renew My Materials".

  3. Enter your library card.

  4. Select the items that you want to renew by clicking on the boxes by each title or by clicking on the "Renew All" button.

  5. Click on the blue "Renew Selected Items" button.

*Books, DVDs, Audio Books and CDs may be renewed up to three times as long as they are not on hold for someone else.

Note: A limit of 4 DVDs per family or individual may be charged out at one time.

Also note: there are no discs in the DVD cases. You must ask at the front desk.

  • Eatontown Library Card must be presented to check out materials.

  • Note: No library items are due on Sunday or Holiday Closing Days. The loan period for library material are as follows:

    • Books, AudioBooks, CDs, Circulating Magazines - 2 weeks

    • DVDs (Entertainment) - 2 days

    • DVDs (Instructional or multi disc/series) - 1 week

  • Fines

    • Adult Collection - Books, Audio Books, CDs, Circulating Magazines are 10¢ per day; $7 maximum per day.

    • Juvenile Collection - Books, Audio Books, CDs, Circulating Magazines -are 10¢ per day; $5 maximum per item

    • Interlibrary Loans - 50¢ per day; $10 maximum per item.

    • DVDs - $1 per day; $10 maximum per item.

Note: If the item is lost or damaged borrower will be charged the replacement cost of the item.

Special Notes:

  • When returning books after hours, please use the book drop at the front of the building to return your items when the library is closed. The drop opening is flush against the building.

  • We are NO LONGER ACCEPTING BOOK DONATIONS!

  • Please DO NOT leave books or DVD's in the lobby without first speaking to Library staff

  • Please DO NOT leave books or DVD's outside the door when the library is closed.

  • We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, books that are written in, stained, moldy, or in poor condition, VHS tapes, or cassettes.