Renewals and Late Fees

Renewing borrowed items at Georgina Public Library is easy. If you are late returning items or items are lost or damaged, you will be charged a fine.

How to renew materials

• You may renew materials by clicking on My Account in our online catalogue
• Renewals may also be made in person or by phone
• Materials may be renewed for two additional loan periods (see exceptions below)
• Renewals made past the due date will have accrued fines

Exceptions

Some items may not be renewable for the following reasons:

• your card has been blocked due to maximum fines owing or having too many overdue items
• a hold has been placed on the item by another patron
• Express items may not be renewed

Fines

Fines are charged on items that are not returned or renewed by their due dates. Charges vary based on the item borrowed and the type of card used to borrow the item.

Lost or damaged items

Lost or damaged items are subject to additional fines.

Borrowers with lost or long overdue materials will be billed for the replacement cost of the item, plus the fine, plus a non-refundable $5.00 per item administration fee.

Once paid, if you find the lost or long overdue material within six months of the due date, and return it in usable condition, you will be charged the maximum fine owing plus the administration fee.

Blocked accounts

Adult cards are blocked when fines reach $15.00 and/or five overdue items. Juvenile cards are blocked when the fines reach $10.00 and/or five overdue items.

Email notifications

Why add your email address to your account? We'll tell you when items are here for pick up, about to be due, and when they are overdue.
Call us or visit us in person to add your email address to your account. By adding your email, you wil receive predue notices about your items about to be due, overdue notices, and notices that items you have placed on hold are available for you. Just remember to put our email address, sirsi@bravo.canlib.ca on your safe sender list.