Late Fees
Late fees are charged for each day an item is overdue and are based on the type of material borrowed. You will be notified of overdue items by telephone or e-mail. The Library uses a recovery agency to collect overdue items, charges and fees. Please be aware that this can affect your personal credit rating.
You can pay your fees in branch or online via SmartPay:
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Fee Chart
|
Adult |
Loan Period |
Limit |
Renewals |
Late Fee |
Maximum Late Fee |
Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Print / Audio | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| Book - Print / Audio (Express) | 7 days | none | 1 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| Paperback | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| eBook (Express) | 7 days | 2 | 0 | $0 | $0 | none |
| eBook / eAudiobook | varies | 10 | 0 | $0 | $0 | none |
| Magazine | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| DVD | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| DVD (Express) | 3 days | none | 0 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| DVD - TV Series (Express) | 7 days | none | 0 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| Music CD | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| Music CD (Express) | 7 days | none | 1 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| Museum / Ski pass (Express) | 7 days | 2 | 0 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| Pedometer | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| Kill-A-Watt Meter | 7 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| iPad / Chromebook | 3 hours | 1 | 0 | $5 / hour | $20 | none |
| iPod Shuffle - iCanada (Express) | 7 days | 1 | 1 | $2 / day | $35 | none |
| Assistive Listening Device | 6 hours | 1 | 0 | $5 / hour | $20 | none |
| DAISY Player | 84 days | 1 | 3 | N/A | N/A | none |
| Imagine Space Equipment | 2 hours | 1 | 0 | $5 / hour | $20 | none |
| Telescope | 7 days | 1 | 0 | $10 / day | $50 | none |
| Musical Instrument | 21 days | 1 | 3 | $1 / day | $20 | none |
| Video Game | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.40 / day | $20 | none |
| Video Game (Express) | 7 days | none | 1 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| Interlibrary Loan | varies | none | 0 | $1 / day | $35 | none |
|
Children and Teens |
Loan Period |
Limit |
Renewals |
Late Fee |
Maximum Late Fee |
Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Print / Audio | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| Book - Print / Audio (Express) | 7 days | none | 1 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| eBook (Express) | 7 days | 2 | 0 | $0 | $0 | none |
| eBook / eAudiobook | varies | 10 | 0 | $0 | $0 | none |
| Paperback | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| Magazine | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| DVD | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| Music CD | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| RAPP Pack | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| Ready-to-Read Backpack | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| Video Game | 21 days | none | unlimited | $0.10 / day | $5 | none |
| Video Game (Express) | 7 days | none | 1 | $2 / day | $20 | $20 |
| Interlibrary Loan | varies | none | 0 | $1 / day | $35 | none |
|
Other Fees |
|
|---|---|
| Expired Holds | $1 / item |
| Photocopying or Printing | $0.10 / page |
| Resin for ProJet 1500 3D Printer | $0.45 / gram |
| Plastic Filament for Makerbot 3D Printer | $0.10 / gram |
| Material for Laser Cutter | $2 - $5 / sheet |
| NSF cheque | $40 |
| Replacement Library Card | $5 (adult) / $1 (child or teen) |
| Non-Resident Fee - Individual | $80 |
| Non-Resident Fee - Family / Household | $160 |
| Visitor Fee (less than 3 months) | $5 / month |
| Interlibrary Loan Postage - Canadian Lender | $2 |
| Interlibrary Loan Postage - US Lender | $25 |
| USB Key | $6 |
Please note: A replacement fee will be charged for all unreturned items.
Helpful hints
- When you borrow library materials, you receive a receipt, a printed list that tells you when each item must be returned. Keep this list as your date due reminder, until all items are returned. Always check your receipt to ensure that you return items by their due dates.
- If you lose your list, you can see what items you have borrowed and when they are due back by checking My Borrowing, by calling us at 613-580-2940 or by phoning TeleCIRC at 613-580-2535.
- Make it a habit to check My Borrowing online from the library’s catalogue. This shows exactly what you have borrowed or placed on request, what is overdue, and lists any outstanding amounts owing.
- Returns - You can return materials to any branch or to the bookmobile. Book drops are available at all branches.
- Express items are popular and high-demand items, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Borrowing times are shortened and there are limited renewals on items.