POLICY L-102: LOAN PERIODS, FINES AND FEES FOR MATERIALS
Effective February 1, 2016

The Wharton Public Library maintains collections of books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, magazines and newspapers for use by the public.
Circulation of these items is restricted to patrons with a valid library card.

LOAN PERIODS:

• BOOKS – Adult & Juvenile                                    21 days
• New Books – Adult                                               14 days
• AUDIO BOOKS – Adult & Juvenile                         21 days
• CDs – Music                                                        21 days
• DVDs                                                                    7 days
• New DVD collection                                                2 days
• Magazines                                                             2 days
• Newspapers                                                  For reading in the Library; not loaned out

RESERVE/INTERLIBRARY LOAN:
            Books or materials requested via InterLibrary Loan may have a shorter loan period as established by the lending library or library consortium.
            Fines will be assessed using the Wharton Public Library’s schedule.

 
FINES: any item exceeding the normal or special loan time will be charged:

• BOOKS – Adult & Juvenile                          .15 per day up to $ 5.00 each
• AUDIO BOOKS – Adult & Juvenile           .15 per day up to $ 5.00 each
• CDs- music                                                              .15 per day up to $ 5.00 each
• Videos & DVDs                                         $1.00 per day up to $5.00 each
• Magazines                                                      .15 per day up to $ 5.00 each

• Books may be renewed twice for equal periods providing there are no outstanding hold on the item.