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1. What are the late fees for Library items?

Regular loan books are $.20 per day up to $5.00 limit per item, unless the book is lost or damaged.

DVD and Blue Ray disks-$0.50 per day up to a $10.00 limit per item, unless the videos and DVDs are lost or damaged.

 Audiobooks in all formats, and software- $.20 per day up to a $5.00 limit per item, unless a CD or MP3 disk is lost or damaged.

Hotspots, Readers, and Launch Pads - -$1.00 per day up to a $10.00 limit per item, unless the device is lost or damaged.

 Material replacement cost by additional item :

1. CD storage cases (DVD and MP3) - $1.00 per item.
2. DVD security cases - $1.50 per item
3. DVD security case clip - $.50 per item.
4. VHS storage cases - $1.00 per item
5. Audio book CD and cassette cases - $4.50 per item
6. Juvenile audio cassette bags - $4.00 per item
7. Audio book CDs, if replaceable - $10.00 per cd
8. Item Barcodes - $.50 per.
9. TLC Patron Barcode - $.50 (WCPL’s barcode on another library’s card)
10. DVD / VHS case artwork - $1.50 per item

2. How can I tell when my library materials are due?

All patrons receive a printed due date slip at the time of Checkout. 

Due dates are also visible online at the library website by logging into the user account via the My Library Account feature. 

Library patrons may also opt in to receive email and text messaging courtesy notices.

The library provides a 24-hour grace period from the due date for all items.

3. How much is it to replace a damaged item?

Borrowers are responsible for paying the replacement cost of damaged or lost materials. If the retail price of an item is more or less than the automatically assessed fine, circulation staff may adjust the replacement cost lower or higher as appropriate for the Library's replacement cost. A processing fee of $5.00 is assessed per Library item. A receipt will be issued to the borrower at the time the Library receives full payment for all amounts owed.

4. What happens when items are overdue?

Materials not been returned by the due date are considered overdue. Patrons are sent two notices on overdue materials. The final notice will be a bill for the replacement cost.  All library privileges are suspended when the final notice is sent to a patron.  This prohibits borrowing materials or using library services. 

Books must be returned and the full balance of the fines paid OR the replacement price for the items must be paid to reinstate library privileges.

5. If I find my lost Library item after having paid for it, can I get a refund?

Payments made for a lost item for are not refundable under any circumstances.  The item is yours to keep.

6. Can I bring in a copy of the same item instead of paying the replacement charges?

The library reserves the right to accept or not accept replacement materials with the same title and ISBN, plus a $5.00 processing fee. 

Book Club editions will not be accepted. 

New paperback replacements for required reading titles may be accepted regardless of publisher or year of publication. 

If the ISBN number does not match Branch Heads, Main Circulation Supervisor, or Main library management reserve the right to accept or not accept the item.

7. Can I make partial payments?

Payment for lost or damaged items must be paid in full. Partial payment will not be accepted for lost or damaged items.

8. What do you mean by loss of Library services if I don't pay my fines?

Patrons with any outstanding balances on their library card account over the amount of $3.00 will be blocked from checking out additional materials, from using the Library computers, and from accessing any online Library services.

9. Do you charge fines for days that the Library is closed?

Fines are charged only for the days the owning library is open.