Fines & Fees

Once library materials are overdue, the cardholder will be charged overdue fines according to the Fines & Fees Schedule. The Library will accept payment for lost or damaged materials, overdue fines and fees associated with materials owned by other CLEVNET member libraries at any CPL location. The Library will not waive any fines or fees associated with materials owned by other CLEVNET member libraries. If an item owned by another CLEVNET member library is found at a later date, the patron must return the item to the owning library for a refund.  CPL will not issue refunds for materials owned by another library system.
 
The Library does not charge overdue fines for circulating materials borrowed by patrons aged 60 and over, or those who are totally and permanently disabled. To qualify for a disabled card, the patron must present a permanent Golden Buckeye card issued by the Ohio Department of Aging at the time of application. Patrons aged 60 and over or those who are totally and permanently disabled are still responsible for lost item charges.
 
Once an item is twenty-eight (28) or more days overdue, the Library will mail the borrower a bill for the cost of the item. Replacement prices for lost CPL items are listed in the Fines & Fees Schedule. If the lost CPL item is found within 90 days of payment, the patron may contact the Library for a refund. In the event that a borrower believes that an item was returned on time, the borrower should contact the owning library to ask staff to check the shelf for the item. If the item is owned by CPL and not found after a shelf check, it is the sole discretion of the library manager to grant or deny CLAIMS RETURNED status for the item.

Daily Overdue Fines

 

Maximum Overdue Fines

Replacement Fees

Damage Fines

If major damage is found, the borrower pays online list price for material. If database shows no list price, the borrower pays default replacement price based on item type.