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Checkout/Return Policies
Loan Periods
| ITEM | LIMIT | LOAN PERIOD |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Videos* | 8 | 1 Week |
| DVDs* | 4 | 3 Days |
| Instructional Videos* | No Limit | 3 Weeks |
| Instructional DVDs* | 4 | 3 weeks |
| New Books | No limit | 3 weeks |
| Audio Books | No limit | 3 weeks |
| Compact Discs | 8 | 3 weeks |
| Downloadable Video** | 4 | 1 week |
| Downloadable Audio** | 4 | 2 weeks |
| Downloadable eBook** | 4 | 2 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.
The limit of 4 items is for downloadable video, audio, and eBook combined.
*Must be at least 18 years old.
**These items are checked out through the Maryland Digital eLibrary.
Overdue Fines and Charges
| ITEM | FINE | MAXIMUM FINE / FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Items | 10¢ / Day | $1.00 |
| Adult Items | 15¢ / Day | $4.00 |
| Compact Disc | 15¢ / Day | $4.00 |
| Video | $1 / Day | $5.00 |
| Damaged or Lost Items | Cost+$5.00 each | Cost+$5.00 each |
| Photocopies | 15¢ / Copy | 15¢ / Copy |
| Out of State Resident Fee | $15.00 / Year | $15.00 / Year |
| Lost Card Replacement Fee | $2.00 | $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.
