Fines and Fees

Fines and fees that may be assessed for any item that is not returned by the due date. Fees may also be assess for damaged or lost times. Fines of $5 or more will result in a patron's account being locked, preventing further checkout of materials, access to computer resources, and any other library service. Fines may be paid in person by cash or check and they can also be paid for online using a credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are all accepted).

• Library card replacement fee: $2.00
• Overdue items: $2.00 - Regardless of how late the item is in being returned to the library.
• Lost items: Materials vary in replacement cost according to their retail price. Some items that are exceptions have a general price, for example, a lost magazine is $6.00. Patrons must pay the replacement cost for an item. You may NOT purchase a replacement copy on your own. A service fee of $2.00 per item is added to the replacement cost of a lost item.
• Broken CD/DVD/Video Game cases: $2.00
• Faxes: Most libraries will send or receive faxes for you. The cost is $2.00 for the first five pages and $3.00 for every five pages thereafter.

Found Items: If a lost item is found and returned within 6 months of the original checkout date, a refund is given when the receipt for the amount paid is presented. There is a non-refundable $5.00 administrative service charge deducted from the refund.

Collection Notices: The Library has partnered with a Unique Management Services to assist in getting materials returned and fines paid. If a patron's account is sent to collections, a $10 fine is added to the account.