Checkout Limits and Fees
How many items can I check out on my library card and how long can I borrow them?
| Item | Limit | Number of days |
|---|---|---|
| Music CDs | 20 | 21 days |
| Entertainment DVDs & Blu-rays | 20 | 21 days |
| DVD Express *** | 5 | 7 days |
| Non-fiction DVDs | 20 | 21 days |
| Fiction and non-fiction books | * | 21 days |
| Audiobooks on CD | * | 21 days |
| Magazines | * | 7 days |
| Bestseller Express Books *** | 5 | 14 days |
| Playaway Audiobooks | * | 21 days |
| Playaway Views | 1 | 14 days |
| Other | ||
| Book Group in a Bag | 1 | 42 Days |
| Interlibrary Loan | 10 | varies |
| Speciality Items | varies | varies |
Remember: Your card belongs to you. Don't share your card with others
* With your library card you can check out up to 99 items
** Customers with $10 in fees lose library privileges and their account is blocked
*** Express items can not be put on hold or renewed.
Returning to Book Drops
- Save time and gas—Return your books, DVDs, music CDs and other library materials to the library’s book drops located throughout Shawnee County.
- Materials returned to the library’s book drops are back-dated to the last date that book drop was emptied.
When are fees charged?
- A replacement cost for an item is charged to an individual’s library account after the item is 50 days overdue.
- Replacement fees will be charged for any item which is lost, stolen or damaged.
How do I pay fees?
Read How to Pay Fees for more information about fees. For specific questions about your library account, ask Library Staff at the Customer Service Desk or Bookmobile, call 785-580-4424 or use the online Ask a Librarian service.
