Colwich Community Library
Policies, Late Fees, Fines and How to Avoid Them

As of February 8th, 2019

Policies

  • All new releases (within last 6 months) are due in two weeks with no renewals allowed.
  • All other books that are due within three weeks and allowed up to two renewals.
  • Magazines, audio books, and cake pans are due in two weeks.
  • All DVD’s are due in one week.
  • Over-sized games are due in one week.

Late Fees and Fines

  • If your account has a balance of $5.00 or more you will not be allowed to check out materials.
  • Fees are charged .20 cents per day after the due date, with a maximum of $5.00.
  • Late fee on over-sized games is $5.00 per day.
  • If the item you have checked out is lost or damaged, we will charge your account with replacement cost of the item.

How to Avoid Late Fees and Fines

If our library is closed on a regular scheduled day (ex. snow day) we will make the necessary changes so you will not be fined for those days. Library services are meant to be free and helpful to our patrons, however it requires cooperation from both parties to be successful.