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Fines 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

Fines:

  • The Library does not charge overdue fines on materials that are late, with the exception of special collection items (Interlibrary Loans, Mobile Hotspots, etc.).

  • Fees will be assessed for items that are lost or damaged. Replacement cost includes vendor costs and staff time for processing.

  • The library does not accept replacement copies in lieu of payment.

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Charges for damaged materials that are still useable:

If the item is still useable, 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 useable:

Materials that are damaged beyond continued use must be withdrawn from the collection. Replacement cost rules apply (see policy below).

Payment plans:

  • The Library may set up payment plans case‑by‑case when a user cannot pay all charges at once.

  • The patron’s card will remain blocked until all charges are paid in full.

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Accepted Payment Methods:

  • Cash

  • Personal check

  • Bank/cashier’s check

  • Credit card

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If a check or credit card is declined:

  • The patron is responsible for any fees charged to the Library by the financial institution or credit card company.

  • The patron will be limited to cash or cashier’s check for all future payments.

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Fraudulent Checks:

  • Checks written on closed accounts or used fraudulently will be sent to the York County Solicitor’s Check Fraud Division for prosecution.

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