Can I return my book at a different branch from where I checked it out?

For example, if I checked out a book from the Petaluma branch, can I return it at the downtown Santa Rosa branch?

Answer

Yes! With your Sonoma, Mendocino, or Lake County library card, you can check out and return most items at any branch in those three library systems. 

Exceptions:

LINK+ items borrowed from any Sonoma County Library location must be returned to a Sonoma County Library location.

Also, there are just a few items that must be returned to the very same location where they were originally borrowed: SonomaFi devices (hotspots and connected Chromekits) and DIY Energy and Water Savings Toolkits.

Topics

  • Last Updated Aug 17, 2026
  • Views 6010
  • Answered By Reference Staff

FAQ Actions

Was this helpful? 67 6

Please give an e-mail address so we know where to send your answer. We will not share it.

If your library is in Mendocino or Lake Counties, please use their Ask services via email: Lake ~ Mendocino

Por favor, escriba un correo electrónico para que sepamos dónde enviar su respuesta. No lo compartiremos.

Si su biblioteca está en Mendocino o en los Condados de Lake, por favor utilice sus servicios Ask por correo electrónico: Lake ~ Mendocino

Your Question / Tu pregunta
Your Information / Tu información
Fields marked with * are required. / Los lugares marcados con * son obligatorios.