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Fines and Fees - New Castle County Libraries

Charge Per ItemMaximum Fine Per Item

Books

Hardback$0.25/day$10.00
Non-Fiction Paperback$0.25/day$10.00
Fiction Paperback$0.10/day$5.00
Walk-In$1.00/day$10.00
Replacement CostsPrice of Item + $5.50 processing fee

Children's Books

Hardback$0.10/day$5.00
Paperback$0.10/day$3.00

Audiovisual

Adult Audio Cassette, CD, Video, DVD, Software$0.25/day$10.00
Children's Audio Cassette, CD, Video, DVD, Software$0.10/day$5.00
Walk-In DVD$1.00/day$10.00
Replacement CostsPrice of Item + $5.50 processing fee

Other Items

Magazines$0.10/day$3.00
Replacement Library Card$2.00 per additional card
Out-of-State Membership$40.00/year (beginning July 1, 2012)