Fines & Fees Policy

As of March 30, 2020, the Harris-Elmore Public Library and Genoa Branch Library will be fine free for all patrons.  All overdue charges prior to this date will be removed from patron records, but all charges on lost or damaged items will remain. ​

 

Overdue Charges for General Collections

 

The Harris-Elmore Public Library and the Genoa Branch Library do not charge fines for overdue items (with the exception of HOTSPOTS, ROKUS & LIBRARY OF THINGS ITEMS) after their return. However, a patron should renew eligible items to avoid materials being assumed lost.  If 5 or more items are not returned by their original due date, borrowers will not be able to check out additional materials.

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Hotspots

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Overdue Fine: $5 per day

Maximum Charge Threshold of $205 (replacement cost of item)

 

Replacement Fees

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• Deactivation Fee  $5

• Hotspot   $205

• AC Adapter & Cord  $20

• Case  $20

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Rokus

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Overdue Fine: $5 per day

Maximum Charge Threshold of $115 (replacement cost of item)

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Replacement Fees

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• Roku   $80

• Streaming Stick & Cord   $50

• Case   $35

• Wall Adapter    $10

• Remote     $20

 

Overdue Hot Spots & Rokus will be deactivated 24 hours after the due date if not returned.

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Library of Things Items

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Overdue Fine: $5 per day

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Replacement Fees

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• 10x10 Canopy Tent   $145

• 10x20 Canopy Tent w/ walls $220

• Cart $80

• 100 in. Projector Screen  $145

• 3D Printing Pen   $30

• Birding Kit  $75 *entire kit

• Binoculars  $50

• Birding Book $10

• Bird Call  $15

• Birthday Yard Sign $40

• Blood Pressure Monitor $40

• Car Jump Starter  $60

• Carpet Cleaner   $280

• Check Engine Code Reader $30

• Cricuit Joy $200

• Cricuit Mug Press $200

• Cordless Brad Nailer  $250

• Battery/Charger $90

• Cotton Candy Machine $155

• Crochet Hooks & Needles Set $15

• CD Player $35

• D&D Starter Set  $50

• Engraving Pen  $70

• Ghost Hunting Kit  $328 *entire kit

• Rempod  $140​

• Spirit Box  $95

• LED Balls  $15

• Digital Voice Recorder $38

• EFR Detector  $40

• Graphing Calculator $150

• Hearing Protection Headphones        $20

• Heat Press  $170

• Cart $130

• Hot Glue Guns $30

• Ice Cream Maker  $100

• Karaoke Machine  $380

• Laser Level  $40

• Lawn Game: Cornhole  $40

• Lawn Game: Giant Jenga $40

• Lawn Game: Kubb  $50

• Lawn Game: Ladder Golf $35

• Lawn Game: Spikeball $70

• Light Therapy  Lamp $40

• Maneuverability Kit $60

• Moving Dollies  $60

• Metal Detector $130

• Mini Pottery Wheel  $70

• Parachute Game $25

• Photo Scanner $200

• Pickleball Paddle Set  $40

• Portable Air Compressor  $150

• Battery/Charger  $90

• Post Hole Digger  $60

• Pressure Washer $200

• Rolling Container $90

• Projector $100

• Pulse Oximeter  $23

• Radon Detector $180

• Sander $75

• Sewing Machine  $260

• Speaker System $195

• Steam Cleaner   $80

• Stud Finder  $25

• Travel Kit  $231 *entire kit

• Language Translator  $88

• Luggage Scale $10

• Wireless Transmitter $34

• Lock Box $24

• Cell Phone Case  $10

• Plug Adapter  $24

• Phone Holder $11

• Powerbank $30

• Ukulele  $80

• VHS/DVD Combo Player  $220

• Wood Burning Tool  $40

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Fees for Lost or Damaged Materials

Patrons failing to return library materials after 30 days shall be assessed the replacement costs of the unreturned items. No charges are assessed for minor damages. If the item is damaged to the extent that it must be replaced, the patron is charged the current replacement cost. A printed receipt will be given the patron for all fees paid.  

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Refunds

If a previously reported lost item is found, refunds for fees paid will be provided with valid receipt within one year of the payment of the fees.  Refunds will be made via check and mailed to the patron.

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Loss of Borrowing Privileges

No additional items may be checked out on any library card for the following reasons:

 

• There are 5 or more items overdue and not returned

• Replacement fees for lost or damaged items reach over $4.99

• Borrowers have lost items on their card that are not returned or replaced.

 

Overdue Notices & Renewals

Most library items are allowed up to ONE renewal as long as there are no holds or the renewal limit hasn’t been reached.  All eligible items will automatically renew on the day it is due if it doesn’t have any requests on the item or it hasn’t already met the renewal limit.  

 

When an item is 7 days overdue, a notice is mailed e-mailed to the patrons with addresses on file. An item that is 30 days overdue is considered lost.

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Approved by the Board of Trustees February 10, 2020

Revised September 9, 2024