Borrowing and Fines Policy
Please review the loan periods, allowed renewals, fines and maximum number of checkouts listed below.
All library materials may be borrowed for the loan periods listed below:
| Books; Audiobooks; Music CD’s | 3 weeks, 2 renewals |
|---|---|
| New Adult Books | 2 weeks, 2 renewals |
| Popular Reads | 2 week, 1 renewal |
| Magazines; DVDs; Games | 1 week, 2 renewals |
| Library of Things | 2 weeks, no renewals |
| Launchpads | 3 weeks, no renewals |
The maximum number of items a patron may have checked out on their account is 50, with the following limits:
| DVDs | Limit of 20 |
|---|---|
| Games | Limit of 2 |
| Museum Passes | Limit 1 |
| Library of Things; Launchpads | Limit 1 |
Fines charged for overdue materials based on card type
| Museum Passes; Library of Things | $5.00 per day |
|---|
The Worcester Public Library charges overdue fines only on Museum Passes and Library of Things. Materials from other libraries may be subject to overdue fines that are determined by the lending library.
The library cannot offer refunds for lost materials that were found after payment.
Items that are eligible to be renewed will automatically renew on the due date. If you have an email address on file, you will be notified of the renewals with an email notification. Patrons can also log in to their account to view the status of all borrowed items.
Updated: 08/18/2021
