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Library Fines and Fees
Effective October 1, 2022
Overdue Fines
Overdue fines are charged to your account if those materials are not returned or renewed by the due date. Parents and guardians are held financially responsible for items checked out on their minor's library card. Borrowing privileges are suspended when an account has fines and fees at $5.00 and above. Rates are charged per item per day. The overdue fines are as follows:
Material Type | Fine per item per day | Maximum fine accrued |
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Books for Adults | $0.10 | $15.00 |
Books for Children | $0.10 | $5.00 |
Audiobooks/Music CDs | $0.10 | $15.00 |
DVDs/BluRay | $1.00 | $15.00 |
Storytime Kits | $5.00 | $15.00 |
Other Kits | $1.00 | $15.00 |
Interlibrary Loan | $1.00 | $15.00 |
Lost or damaged materials will be billed at the actual cost plus a $5.00 process fee.
If a library account holds a balance greater than $25.00 for more than 60 days with no payment activity, the account may be submitted to a collection agency and a service charge of $10 added to the account.
If a library account holds a balance greater than $25.00 for more than 60 days with no payment activity, the account may be submitted to a collection agency and a service charge of $10 added to the account.
Library Cards
A library account is required to check out materials or to use computers. Please report lost cards immediately.
Card Type | Fee |
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Kerr County Resident Card | No Charge |
Non-Resident Materials Use Only | $35.00 per year |
Non-Resident Computer Use Only | $35.00 per year |
Non-Resident Full Use | $65.00 per year |
Non-Resident Temporary | $8.00 per month |
Room Rentals
Reservations for the Conference Room may be made at the Circulation Desk or by phone at (830) 258-1275.
Item | Fee | Notes |
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Conference Room | $10.00 (per hour/ 2 hour minimum) | Available during library hours only. 10 person maximum. |
Gazebo | $50.00 (per day) | |
In-House AV Equipment | $25.00 | Set-up and use. |
Damage | Actual Cost |
Interlibrary Loan Fee
A $3.00 postage fee will be assessed for each item received by the Library.