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Fines & Fees

How much are the fines for overdue books and materials?

The amount of the fines per day varies. Please view the complete schedule below. Books and materials borrowed from other libraries are subject to the fine schedule established by that library.

What is the maximum amount of fines I can have?

If you have $30.00 or more in fines on your account, you will be unable to check out materials or use the computers at the library until you pay at least part of the balance.

How can I pay my fines?

Fines can be paid in person at the library with cash or a check. They can also be paid online with a credit card if fines total $5.00 or more. Log in to your account and click on 'My Account' towards the top of the page, then select 'Fines and Fees'. We cannot take a card payment at the library.

Related Link:  Online Account Access

What do I do if I lose a library book?

Books that are lost must be replaced. The cost of the lost book will be charged to the borrower.

Is there a fee for lost library cards?

Yes, Please use the following link for more details

Related Link:  Frequently Asked Questions - Library Cards

Is there a charge for borrowing materials?

Books & audiobooks are free to check out. Starting in January 2022, DVDs will no longer have a rental fee and will be free to check out as well.

Loan Periods and Late Fee Schedule

Books & Materials for Adults **

Item

Loan Period

Fine

Maximum Fine

Lucky Day Books

1 week

$0.15 per day

$8.00

Best Sellers/New Releases

3 weeks

$0.15 per day

$8.00

All Other Books

3 weeks

$0.15 per day

$8.00

Audiobooks/Playaways

3 weeks

$0.15 per day

$8.00

Magazines

1 week

$0.15 per day

$8.00

New DVDs***

1 week

$2.00 per day

$30.00

Older DVDS***

3 weeks

$1.00 per day

$30.00

Books & Materials for Juveniles **

Item

Loan Period

Fine

Maximum Fine

Books

3 weeks

$0.10 per day

$6.00

Audiobooks/Playaways

3 weeks

$0.10 per day

$6.00

Magazines

1 week

$0.10 per day

$6.00

New DVDs***

1 week

$2.00 per day

$30.00

Older DVDS***

3 weeks

$2.00 per day

$30.00

** - Books and materials borrowed from other libraries and received through Upper Perkiomen Valley Library are subject to the loan periods and fines established by that library.  Be sure to check your receipt for the correct return date.

***- Some new television series can be kept for 3 weeks.

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