OVERDUE, LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS
You are responsible for all materials charged to your card, including fees incurred for lost or damaged items.
Beginning January 1, 2024, Logan County Libraries is officially Fine Free! We will no longer assess late fees for anything borrowed from Logan County Libraries, with the exception of overdue Hotspots. Additionally, all existing overdue fines have been cleared from your account.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
You will no longer be charged a daily overdue fine on late items. However, library items still need to be returned or renewed by their due date. To help with on-time returns, we will continue to automatically renew items up to four (4) times and send reminder notices.
If an item is 30 days overdue, your library account will be charged the cost of the item and your card may be blocked. Once the item is returned, the charge is lifted automatically. A replacement fee will be charged for lost or damaged items. You will receive several reminders before being billed for lost items.
Due to the limited supply and the high demand for Hotspots, late fees for Hotspots will remain $5.00 per day, up to $15.00.
WHY FINE FREE?
We want people to use the library; fines discourage and even stop people from using the library. Public libraries across the country have seen an increase in return rates after eliminating overdue fines.
It is that simple. Late fines are ineffective for getting people to return items on time. Suspending borrowing privileges is more effective without the financial burden of fines. Fine Free allows us to improve customer service and remove barriers to library use.
ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT COSTS
If an item is returned with damaged or missing packaging, replacement costs will be charged.
- Audiobook case, $12.00
- Cover art, $0.75
- Hanging bag, $6.00
- Hotspot case, $12.00
- Hotspot kit, $110.00
- Movie case, $3.00
- Music CD case, $3.00
- Playaway case, $6.00
The Library is not responsible for damage on patron's equipment when borrowing public service materials.