Extended use fees are charged when items are returned after the due date. Fees are charged for each late day including: weekends, holidays, and any other day the Library is closed. (These rates are effective as of October 1, 2005.)

Type of Material Extended Use Fees
Adult materials  $  .25 per item, per day
Materials for pre-registered senior citizens  $  .10 per item, per day
Children's materials  $  .10 per item, per day
Videos/DVDs/Computer Games - Children  $1.00 per item, per day
Video/DVDs/Computer Games - Adults  $3.00 per item, per day
Video/DVDs/Computer Games - Seniors  $1.00 per item, per day

Other Items Extended Use Fees
Collection agency service fee $6.00
Lost CD or cassette case $1.00
Lost library card replacement fee $2.00
Lost video/DVD case $2.00
Lost/damaged materials processing, per item $8.00
Missing item label $1.00
Non-N.Y.S. resident library card: one year $50.00
Returned check fee $25.00

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