Fines & Fees
IMPORTANT: Materials overdue six months or more are replaced for other borrowers to use. The cardholder will be charged for the replacement value of these items.
We are Fine Free! Overdue fines will not be charged on items that are returned late with the exception of Museum Passes, New Items, Graphic Novels, Test Guides and items from our Library of Things. Items that are returned damaged, are longer than six months overdue or items that have been lost will be assessed the full replacement cost of the item. As a reminder, individual library cards with over $5.00 in fees are stopped from borrowing materials and households with $50.00 in fees stops borrowing privileges for the family. Overdue fines may still apply to items that are borrowed from other libraries.
Email Notices
Due to rising postal costs, overdue notices are not sent through the postal system. Patrons may supply their email addresses in order to receive overdue notices as well as due date reminders.
- Items that are charged late fees are 10 cents per day with a maximum total fine of $5 per item. Museum passes and items in special collections have different fees. Fees from other libraries may vary.
- Library cards with a balance of $5 or more will be stopped. Patrons with a stopped card will not be able to borrow materials.
- A Library card with a balance of $50 or more will stop all cards at the same address.
- Household library cards with fines totaling $50 or more will stop all cards.