To renew items, you must enter the library catalog (iBistro). Either click on "Catalog" on the green bar at the top of every library web page, or go to iBistro directly by visting http://webcat.carmel.lib.in.us. You may also follow this direct link to renewal.

Once you have entered iBistro, click on "My Account":

From the "My Account" page, click "Renew my materials":

You will be prompted for a Userid and PIN. The userid is the number associated with the barcode on the back of your card (starting with 21690), enter with no spaces. The PIN is usually the last four digits of your phone number, unless you have changed it (if your login does not work properly, please call the circulation desk at 844-3361). Type the information in the appropriate field, then click "List Charged Items":

Once logged in, you can see items eligible for renewal. You may choose to "renew all" by checking the "Renew all" box and then clicking "Renew selected items." Or, you can select individual items and click "Renew selected items."

After renewal, you will get a message which indicates success or failure:

The item above was successfully renewed. The item below failed to renew because the renewal limit was reached. This item must be returned on time or fines will be assessed: