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All fines and fees are set by the Library Board of Trustees. For more information, please read the DeKalb County Public Library's Fines and Fees Policy. Fines and fees can be paid by cash or checks made payable to DeKalb County Public Library.
Overdue Fines
Fines are charged to encourage the timely return and proper care of materials while they are checked out. Materials returned with missing pieces will be charged overdue fines until the item is complete and can be circulated again.
| Category |
Overdue fine |
Maximum fine |
| Adult Hardbacks |
15¢/day |
$7.50 |
| Juvenile Hardbacks |
15¢/day |
$4.50 |
| Audiobooks |
15¢/day |
$7.50 |
| Music CDs |
15¢/day |
$7.50 |
| Videocassettes |
15¢/day |
$7.50 |
| DVDs, Georgia Park Pass Kit |
50¢/day |
$7.50 |
| Book Group Take-Out Kit |
$1.00/day |
$7.50 |
Lost and Damaged Items
| Category |
Fine |
| Materials lost / damaged beyond repair |
Cost of item* + $6 processing fee |
| Lost media piece (CD, DVD, etc.) from a multi-part set** |
$12.00 |
| Damaged Books |
$10.00 |
| Destroyed Audiobook Case |
$6.00 |
| Destroyed Videocassette/DVD/CD Case |
$2.00 |
| Lost Booklet/map |
$2.00 |
| Georgia Park Pass Kit, Kill A Watt Kit |
$30.00 |
| Lost Bar Code |
$1.00 |
| Book Group Take-Out Kits |
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| Lost or damaged book |
$10.00 |
| Lost or damaged tote bag |
$15.00 |
| Lost or destroyed kit |
$60.00 |
* When exact price is not available, an average cost based on format is assessed.
**If individual piece cannot be replaced, and set is unusable without this piece, full replacement cost of set will be assessed.
Fees
Fees are charged to cover the cost of services provided and are based on the Library's costs for supplies and overhead.
| Category |
Charge |
| Non-Resident Borrowers Card |
$45.00 |
| Temporary Resident Card |
$15.00 refundable deposit |
| Lost Card Replacement |
$1.00 |
| Collection fee for account balances of $40.00 or more four weeks after billing |
$10.00 |
| Photocopies |
15¢/page |
| Microform Copies |
15¢/page |
| Interbranch Telefacsimile |
15¢/page (10 pg. maximum) |
| PC Printing |
15¢/page |
| InterLibrary Loan |
$3.00 + any fees
charged by lending library |
| Returned Check Fee |
$20.00 |
| Meeting Room Fee |
$20.00 |
| Auditorium Fee (Decatur) |
$75.00 |
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