My library card has expired. How do I renew it?
Stress 'sca-DU-ta'. 'Rinnovo' = rin-NO-vo.
Say this when your library membership has expired and you need to renew it to continue borrowing. Renewal is usually straightforward and free.
'Scaduta' = expired (past participle of 'scadere', feminine to agree with 'tessera'). 'Rinnovare' = to renew. Library cards in Italy typically last 1–3 years before requiring renewal. Renewal usually requires confirming your address is still current.
Ho cambiato indirizzo. Devo aggiornare i dati?
I changed address. Do I need to update my details?
After moving.
Quando scade la mia tessera?
When does my library card expire?
Checking expiry date.
Il rinnovo è gratuito?
Is renewal free?
Checking if renewal costs anything.
Italian library cards ('tessere') are linked to municipal residence ('residenza comunale'). Moving between municipalities often requires re-registering at the new library. Some Italian regional systems allow cards to be used across multiple municipalities — for example, the 'Biblioteca Metropolitana' systems in major cities cover multiple surrounding towns.