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Members are reminded that library cards issued by the Eastwood Public Library must be renewed every two years to remain active, and a number of cards are set to expire at the end of this month. Renewing is straightforward: cardholders can visit any branch in person with a piece of government-issued ID, or renew online through the library's website using their existing card number and PIN. Online renewal takes only a few minutes, provided the mailing address on file is still current, since an outdated address can delay the process while staff verify identity. Members with overdue fines above fifteen dollars will need to clear the balance before their renewal can be processed, though the library continues to offer a fine-forgiveness program for children's and youth accounts. Once renewed, the new expiry date is automatically extended by two years from the renewal date, not from the original expiry date, so members who renew early do not lose any time. Staff recommend renewing at least a week before expiry to avoid any interruption to borrowing privileges, especially for members who rely on the library's e-book and audiobook lending service.