Fines and Fees
The Walled Lake City Library is removing overdue fines for most Library items.
As of Monday, January 1, 2024, we will no longer assess late fees for most Walled Lake Library items. Additionally, all existing overdue fines have been cleared from your account.
What does this mean for you?
You will no longer be charged a daily overdue fine on late Walled Lake items only, with the exception of mobile hotspots, Chromebooks and Curiosity Kits. However, library items still need to be returned or renewed by their due date. To help with on-time returns, we will continue to automatically renew items up to two (2) times and send out reminder notices.
If you have an item that is 21 days overdue, your card will be blocked from checking out other materials. Once the item is returned, the block is lifted automatically. Lost or damaged materials will be charged a replacement fee. Patrons receive several reminders before they are billed for lost items.
Patrons are still responsible for fines accrued from items borrowed from other libraries.
Reminders |
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| Courtesy/Coming Due Notice | 2 days before an item is due |
| First Overdue Notice | 7 days overdue |
| Second Overdue/Billing Notice | 21 days overdue |
Why Fine Free?
We want people to use the library; fines discourage and even stop people from using the library. Public libraries across the country have seen an increase on return rates after eliminating overdue fines.
It is that simple. Late fines are ineffective for getting people to return items on time. Suspending borrowing privileges is more effective without the financial burden of fines.
Check out the Fine-Free Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
Library Fines & Fees Table
The Library charges the following fees:
| Mobile Hotspots | $2.00 per day overdue | $5.00 reactivation fee | $130.00 replacement fee |
| Chromebooks | $5.00 per day overdue | $5.00 reactivation fee | $300.00 replacement fee |
| Curiosity Kits | $1.00 per day overdue | $20.00 maximum fine | replacement cost varies per kit |
| Lost or Damaged Item |
Replacement Cost (varies) |
| Replacement Library Card | $2.00 |
| Printing and Photocopier | $0.10 per page B&W | $0.25 per page color (single sided) |
Patrons with fines of fees in excess of $5.00 forfeit their borrowing privileges until paid. Patrons with 1 or more lost items will be blocked from using their library card. Patrons with 25 or more overdue items will be blocked from using their library card.
Library patrons are responsible for returning and renewing borrowed materials on or before the due date. An overdue notice will be sent at 7 days late; a lost bill will be sent at 21 days late. Notices will be sent via email. If email is not available, notices will be sent by phone.