Please note changes to our Borrowing and Services Information:
Starting May 1, 2009
Overdue Charges
| Material Type |
Charge/day |
Maximum Fine |
| Books |
$0.25 |
$10.00 Adult; $8.00 Juvenile |
| Audio Books/Tapes & CDs |
$0.25 |
$10.00 Adult; $8.00 Juvenile |
| Magazines |
$0.25 |
Retail Price |
| Music CDs |
$0.25 |
$10.00 Adult; $8.00 Juvenile |
| Videos / DVDs |
$1.00 |
$10.00 Adult; $8.00 Juvenile |
| InterLibrary Loans |
$1.00 |
$10.00 Adult; $8.00 Juvenile |
Fines will not be calculated for days the library is closed for any reason.
Fines on overdue materials found in the book drop are calculated to the first possible day the items could have been returned.
The Book Drop is located at the front of the building, on the right side of the main doors. All materials may be placed in the book drop.
Other Charges
| Requested Items |
$0.50 per item when placing reserve |
| Replace Lost Library Cards |
$2.00 |
| Photocopies B/W & Color |
$0.25 |
| Printer/Copier Debit Card |
$1.00 per card |
| InterLibrary Loan Non Pickup |
$1.00 |
| Fax |
$1.00 per page |
| Return Check Charge |
$30.00 |
| Lost/Damaged Items |
Replacement Cost + $5.00 Administration Fee |
| Individual AV Tape/Disk |
$8.00 + $3.00 Administration Fee |
| Lost/Damaged AV Cases, Labels, etc. |
Cost varies per item |
| Computer Discs/CDs |
$1.00 per disc/CD |
| Check out items with drivers license |
$1.00 (unlimited) |
| Rewind Tape Fee |
$0.50 per tape |
Patrons are expected to notify library staff of all damaged materials.
Blocks on Borrowing
| Over $5.00 in fines |
Record is blocked, cannot borrow or renew/reserve items online . |
| Overdue Materials |
Record is blocked, cannot borrow |
| Lost/Damaged Items |
Record is blocked, cannot borrow |
| Expired Card |
Record is blocked, cannot borrow |
Non-payment for Lost Material
It costs library patrons a great deal of money and inconvenience. Lower Macungie Library collection policy helps to encourage library customers to return books and other items on time.
