A fine is a fee assessed for overdue library materials. Fines are assessed on a daily basis with a maximum fine rate based on the type of overdue material.
MCDL Fines are as follows:
| Type of Material |
Daily Fine |
Maximum Fine |
| Book |
$.05 |
$5.00 |
| Video |
$.05 |
$5.00 |
| Magazine |
$.05 |
$2.00 |
| Compact Disc |
$.05 |
$5.00 |
| Recorded Book |
$.05 |
$5.00 |
| CD-ROM |
$.05 |
$5.00 |
| Comic Book |
$.05 |
$2.00 |
| All Other Materials |
$.05 |
$2.00 |
- Please note that this chart only applies to materials owned by MCDL. Materials from other libraries may have different fine rates and loan periods.
- Fines are not charged on Sundays or any day that the library is closed.
- Golden Buckeye card holders are exempt from daily overdue fines on all materials except videos.
