Charges and Fees Policy
Approved by the York County Library Board of Trustees on Sept. 17, 2009
Revised by the York County Library Board of Trustees on Aug. 13, 2026
*Please Note: The printing and copying fees below take effect October 1, 2026.
Fines:
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The Library does not charge overdue fines on materials that are late, with the exception of special collection items (Interlibrary Loans, Mobile Hotspots, etc.).
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Fees will be assessed for items that are lost or damaged. Replacement cost includes vendor costs and staff time for processing.
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The library does not accept replacement copies in lieu of payment.
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Charges for damaged materials that are still usable:
If the item is still usable, charges for damaged materials will be dependent on the type and amount of damage and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Charges for damaged materials that are no longer usable:
Materials that are damaged beyond continued use must be withdrawn from the collection. Replacement cost rules apply (see policy below).
Payment plans:
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The Library may set up payment plans case‑by‑case when a user cannot pay all charges at once.
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The patron’s card will remain blocked until all charges are paid in full.
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Accepted Payment Methods:
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Cash
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Personal check
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Bank/cashier’s check
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Credit card
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If a check or credit card is declined:
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The patron is responsible for any fees charged to the Library by the financial institution or credit card company.
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The patron will be limited to cash or cashier’s check for all future payments.
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Fraudulent Checks:
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Checks written on closed accounts or used fraudulently will be sent to the York County Solicitor’s Check Fraud Division for prosecution.