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Are there still due dates for checked out library materials?

Yes. Library materials will still have a set time limit, and we expect items to be returned on or before their due date. If an item is overdue by 45 days or more, you may experience a “block” on your account that prevents you from accessing certain collections and services until the item is returned. We ask that you be considerate of your fellow Library users who may be waiting for an item you have checked out.

 

What happens if I have outstanding fines on my account?

If you have any overdue fines on your Bloomingdale Public Library account, please pay us a visit at the circulation desk and we will waive them. If your accrued fees are associated with lost or damaged items, you may still be liable for them.

 

What about materials I borrow from other Libraries?

Fines are determined by the library from which the item was checked out. If the item is borrowed from a fine-free library, no overdue fines will be charged. However, patrons will still receive overdue notices, and if the item remains unreturned, a replacement bill may be issued.

 

What happens if someone doesn’t return their item?

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If an item is overdue by 45 days or more, the patron will experience a “block” on their account that prevents them from accessing certain collections and services until the item is returned.

Library materials that are overdue 60 days or more are assumed to be lost. Lost items are automatically billed to the patron’s account. If a person has a bill of $5.00 or greater, they will not be able to check out additional library materials or use certain library services until the item is returned or the bill is paid.

 

What happens if an item is returned damaged?

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Patrons will be held responsible for the replacement cost for lost or damaged items.