Fines for Overdue Materials

Fines are charged to encourage the timely return of materials. Materials returned with missing pieces will be charged overdue fines until the item is complete and can be circulated again.

Overdue Fine Schedule
Children's Items	15¢ per item per day
Adult Items	25¢ per item per day
New Books	50¢ per item per day
DVDs & Videos	$1 per item per day

Fees for Damaged and Lost Materials

Items that are either reported as Lost or have not been returned within 42 days of the due date will be assessed fees for the purchase and processing of replacements. The replacement fee reflects the list cost of the item, and the processing fee is a flat charge of $7.50 to offset costs associated with preparing the replacement copy for the collection.

The Library will also charge the replacement and processing fee for any item that is returned in a damaged state that requires its withdrawal from the collection.

If an item is damaged but can still circulate, the patron will be charged a variable fee reflecting the cost and labor involved in restoring the item to an appropriate condition. Examples of such damage include: removal of labels, writing on pages, tearing of pages, and removal of cover art from AV materials. Please refer to the section on Caring for Library Materials for guidance on the proper care of borrowed items.

Collection Agency fees

The Library employs the services of Unique National Collections (UNC) to assist in the recovery of materials that are designated as long overdue. Patrons will be assessed a $10 referral fee if their account is referred to UNC for recovery. The table below summarizes the steps that the Library takes to encourage the prompt return of materials:

Processing of Overdue Materials
21 days overdue	The Library sends an overdue notice via email or US Mail when an item is not returned within 21 days of its due date. It is the patron's responsibility to keep the Library apprised of any change of email address and/or mailing address to ensure that such notices can be delivered. Any questions concerning the details of the overdue notification can be directed to staff by telephone (310-458-8600) or in person.
42 days overdue	Item that are overdue for 42 days or more are considered to be Lost. The Library mails a printed replacement bill for any such items. Patrons are required to resolve lost items by either returning the material or paying the costs outlined on the bill. Under certain circumstances, the patron may also be given the option of purchasing an identical replacement of the item and paying a $7.50 processing fee.
56 days overdue	Patrons who fail to reconcile long overdue materials by either returning the material or paying the designated replacement costs will be referred to Unique National Collections (UNC) , a Library materials recovery agency. A $10 service fee will be added to any account referred to UNC. UNC will attempt to reach the patron first by letter, and then by telephone urging you to settle your account with the Library. The patron's account will remain blocked until any outstanding balance is paid in full.
176 days overdue	After 176 days, UNC will take action on your delinquent account that may affect your credit rating.

Other Service Fees

Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
Replacement of Lost Library Card	$2
Replacement of Lost Juvenile Library Card	$1
Interlibrary Loan	$5 per request plus lending library fees
B&W Copy/Print	15¢ per page
Color Copy/Print	50¢ per page
11 x 17 B&W print	25¢ per page

Payment Methods

We accept payment by cash, check, money order, cashier's check, Mastercard, Visa and debit card at any of our four locations. Fines and fees may also be paid using any type of credit card at the Self Checkout stations at any of our four locations.