Statistics agree that removal of overdue fines results in more library cards renewed, more patron visits to the Library, and more items returned. The expense of sending overdue notices and collecting fines is more costly than fine forgiveness.
As of July 1, 2021, many of the library items that you borrow will not accrue fines if you return them late. With the exception of a few high demand items, late fees will not be charged as long as the items are returned. If an item is not returned, a bill will be sent for the replacement cost of that item. When you return that long-overdue item, the bill is dismissed. You are still responsible for fees charged for any items lost or damaged. Fines will remain on Hotspots, Museum Passes, Backpack Storytimes, Teen Activity Packs, Video Games, and LaunchPads.
Many items will automatically renew if you have them out and no other patron has requested them. You may also renew your items online, in person, or by phone, as long as no other patron has requested the items. When you finish with your library materials, drop them off at the Circulation Desk in either library building or use the available book drops.
The following are the loan periods and fees (if applicable) for all library materials.
New Adult, Teen
- Loan period: 21 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
New Children
- Loan period: 28 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
Adult, Teen & Children’s Fiction/ Nonfiction Books
- Loan period: 28 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
Magazines Adult, Teen
- Loan period: 7 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
Magazines Children
- Loan period: 28 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
New Adult, Teen DVDs/Blu-rays
- Loan period: 3 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
New Adult, Teen New Series DVDs/Blu-rays
- Loan period: 14 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
New Adult, Teen Nonfiction DVDs/Blu-rays
- Loan period: 14 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
DVDs/Blu-rays
- Loan period: 14 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
CDs
- Loan period: 28 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
Video Games
- Loan period: 7 Days
- Overdue Fine: $1.00 per day.
- Maximum Overdue Fine: $5.00
Borrowing Bag
- Loan period: 28 Days
- Overdue Fine: None
- Maximum Overdue Fine: None
Teen Activity Packs
- Loan period: 7 Days
- Overdue Fine: $ 1.00 per day
- Maximum Overdue Fine: $ 10.00
Children Backpack Storytime
- Loan period: 7 Days
- Overdue Fine: $ 1.00 per day
- Maximum Overdue Fine: $ 10.00
Hotspot
- Loan period:14 Days
- Overdue Fine: $ 1.00 per day
- Maximum Overdue Fine: $ 10.00
There is a $ 20.00 per day fee for late passes