Checkout/Return Policies

Loan Periods

ITEM LIMIT LOAN PERIOD
DVDs* 4 3 days
Instructional DVDs* 4 3 weeks
New Books No limit 3 weeks
Audio Books No limit 3 weeks
Compact Discs 8 3 weeks
Downloadable Audiobooks** Varies Varies
Downloadable eBooks** Varies Varies
Entertainment Videos (VHS)*
8 1 week
Instructional Videos (VHS)* No limit 3 weeks
All other materials No limit 3 weeks

 

Cecil County Public Library items can be renewed up to 3 times unless the item is on hold for another patron.  InterLibrary loans can be renewed only once.

*Must be at least 18 years old.
**These items are checked out through the Maryland Digital eLibrary and OneClick Audio.  More information can be found by clicking on the links.

 

Overdue Fines and Charges

ITEM FINE MAXIMUM FINE / FEE
Children's Items 10¢ / Day $2.00
Adult Items 20¢ / Day $5.00
Compact Disc 20¢ / Day $5.00
DVD (Video) $1 / Day $5.00
Damaged or Lost Items Cost+$5.00 each Cost+$5.00 each
Photocopies
20¢ / Copy
Out of State Resident Fee
$35.00 / Year
Lost Card Replacement Fee
$2.00

 

Book drops are provided for your convenience. To guarantee same day check-in, materials must be returned inside when the library is open. Fines are charged for each calendar day past due whether or not the library is open.