Fines & Fees
If a material is lost or damaged, the patron is charged the full replacement cost, plus an additional processing fee of $3.00 for paperback books and magazines, or $7.00 for hardback books and media items. Processing fees are based on the cost to recatalog an item, and in some rare cases may differ from the listed cost. Overdue fines will not be charged to lost/damaged items. If a patron pays for a lost item and returns the item within 90 days, the replacement cost will be refunded. Normally, the Library will not accept donated materials in lieu of replacement costs, please contact Circulation desk for replacement copy guidelines.
Item Type | Fine Rate | Fines do not accrue for |
Books | $0.20 Per Day | 2 Business Days |
Audiobooks (All Formats) | $0.20 Per Day | 2 Business Days |
Video (All Formats) | $0.20 Per Day | 2 Business Days |
Magazines | $0.20 Per Day | 2 Business Days |
Book Club Kits | $0.20 Per Day | 2 Business Days |
Interlibrary Loans | $1.00 Per Day | No Grace Period |
Headphones | $1.00 Per Day | No Grace Period |
WiFi Hotspots | $1.00 Per Day | No Grace Period |
Activity Kits | $1.00 Per Day | No Grace Period |
Internal use Laptops | $1.00 Per Hour (Starting @ 3 Hours) | No Grace Period |
Chromebook | $1.00 Per Day | No Grace Period |
Overdue fines are capped at $10.00 or the price of the overdue item. Additional fines may be accrued on certain materials. The library will inform the patron when checking out those materials.