Fines, Fees, and Checkout Times
Here is a list of fines and fees for New Castle County Libraries:
| Books | Charge Per Item | Maximum Fine Per Item |
|---|---|---|
| Hardback | $0.25/day | $10 |
| Non-Fiction Paperback | $0.25/day | $10 |
| Fiction Paperback | $0.10/day | $10 |
| Walk-In | $1/day | $10 |
| Replacement Costs | Price of Item |
| Children’s Books | Charge Per Item | Maximum Fine Per Item |
| Hardback | $0.10/day | $10 |
| Paperback | $0.10/day | $10 |
| Audio / Visual | Charge Per Item | Maximum Fine Per Item |
| Adult Audio Cassette, CD, Video, DVD, Software | $0.25/day | $10 |
| Children’s Audio Cassette, CD, Video, DVD, Software | $0.10/day | $10 |
| Walk-In DVD | $1/day | $10 |
| Replacement Costs | Price of Item |
| Miscellaneous Items | Charge Per Item | Maximum Fine Per Item |
| Magazines | $0.10/day | $10 |
| Replacement Library Card | $2 per additional card | |
| Out-of-State Membership | $40/year (effective July 1, 2012) | |
| Barcode or Book Jacket Replacement | $1 |
Checkout Length
- Books, audiobooks, magazines, music CDs: 3 weeks (21 days)
- Walk-In Collection: 1 week (7 days)
- DVDs: 1 week (7 days)
- eBooks: You choose: 7 or 14 days.
- eAudiobooks: You choose: 7, 14, or 21 days.
- Streaming video: Expires in 3, 5, or 7 days or 48 hours after first play.
Items can be renewed up to three times if no holds exist and/or fines on the account total $5 or less.
For more information on borrowing, stop by the library or give us a call at (302) 834-4148.
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