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 $2.00
Adult Items 20¢ / Day $5.00
Compact Disc $1 / 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.