Schedule of fees for overdue materials and lost library cards
Overdue Fines and Library Card Fees
| for books, CDs, books on tape, magazines, etc. |
$0.10 |
$5.00 |
| for videos (DVD, VCD, VHS) |
$1.00 |
$5.00 |
| for seniors (65 and over), except for videos |
$0.05 |
$5.00 |
| for children and young adults (0-17 years) |
No fines |
No fines |
| California
residents |
Free |
| Visitors from outside California |
$10.00 |
| Replacement cards for adults |
$1.00 |
| Replacement cards for children and young adults |
$0.50 |
If materials are
returned past their due date, overdue fines
must be paid. Children and young adults (0-17 years)
using their own library cards are not
charged overdue fines.
Replacement cost and a non-refundable
processing fee of $5.00 will be charged for
each item not returned.
Please see the Library Fines and Fees Ordinance for details about all fines and fees.
MasterCard or Visa
is accepted only at the Main Library for
fines and fees. Please report a lost or
stolen library card immediately by calling Borrower
Services at (415) 557-4363, at the Main Library, or your
neighborhood branch library.
Residents of California with identification may
obtain a free library card. Visitors from outside of California may
obtain a card for $10. The Visitor Card is valid for 3 months and may
be renewed with an additional $10 fee. Find out more about
getting a library card.
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