Fines and Fees
Effective 06/09/2026
Policy
The attached table lays out fines assessed for materials returned late and for fees and other charges assessed for services and materials that the Elkader Public Library provides its patrons.
Fines
| MATERIAL TYPE | CIRCULATING | GRACE PERIOD |
CHARGE PER DAY OVERDUE |
MAXIMUM OVERDUE CHARGE |
PROCESSING FEE |
REPLACEMENT CHARGE |
OUTREACH PRIVILEGES |
CHILDREN'S PRIVILEGES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adult |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
| Adult --Non-fiction |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
|
Young Adult |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Young Adult --Graphic Novels |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Board Books |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Picture Books |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Readers |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Chapter Books |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Fiction |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Graphic Novels |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Children's --Non-fiction |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Magazines | Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $2.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
| Magazines --Children's |
Yes | 3 days | $0.10 | $10.00 | $2.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| DVD --Films |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
|
DVD |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
| DVD --Non-fiction |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
| DVD --Children's Films |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| DVD --Children's TV Series |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| DVD --Children's Non-fiction |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
| Audio --Children's |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Library of Things --Book Club Kits |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | No | No |
| Library of Things --Cake Pans |
Yes | 1 day | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | No | No |
| Library of Things --Children's Kits |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | No | Yes |
| Library of Things --Puzzles |
Yes | 1 day | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | No |
| Library of Things --Children's Puzzles |
Yes | 1 day | $0.10 | $10.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | Yes | Yes |
| Library of Things --Ukuleles |
Yes | 1 day | $0.50 | $15.00 | $5.00 | after 14 days | No | No |
| Local Interest and Research | No | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Interlibrary Loan | Yes | 0 days | $1.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 | after 7 days | No | No |
**A full explanation of Outreach Privileges and Children's Privileges can be found in Circulation and Library Card Policy.
Fees
| Item/Service | Fee | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Binding |
Opt. A: 8½" x 11" with 20 pages: $1.25 Opt. B: 8¾" x 11¼ with 20 pages: $1.25 Opt. C: 8 ½” x 14” with 20 pages: $1.25 Opt. D: 11” x 17” with 20 pages: $1.50 |
For any projects binding more than 135 pages or other speciality projects, please consult with the librarian. |
| Copying |
If copying to send to email, there is no charge. If copying to receive a paper copy, refer to Printing for charges assessed. |
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| Faxing receiving |
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| Faxing sending |
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| Keurig | Per cup: $0.75 | |
| Laminating | Per item: $2.00 | |
| Printing |
8½" x 11" 8½" x 14" 11" x 17" |
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| Replacement Card | $1.00 | |
| Scanning |
If scanning to send to email, there is no charge. If scanning to receive a paper copy, refer to Printing for charges assessed. |