Aurora Public Library has eliminated all late fees for library materials. The Library’s fine free model will permanently reduce barriers to accessing APL’s resources and services. All existing late fees are forgiven. Charges remain in place for lost or damaged items.
| Material Type | Hold | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiobook | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Bestseller Express (Books) | No | 7 Days | 0 Renewals |
| Bestseller Express (Movies) | No | 3 Days | 0 Renewals |
| Blu-Ray | Yes | 7 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Book | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Book Club Kit | Yes | 42 Days | 0 Renewals |
| CD | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Digital Equipment | No | Return 30 minutes before closing | 0 Renewals |
| DVD | Yes | 7 Days | 5 Renewals |
| eContent | Determined by licensing agreement | Determined by licensing agreement | Determined by licensing agreement |
| Fast Track Books | Yes | 14 Days | 0 Renewals |
| Magazines | No | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Nature Backpack | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Pedometer | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Reference Material | No | In-Library use only | N/A |
| Video Games | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
| Watt Readers | Yes | 21 Days | 5 Renewals |
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Material Type |
Max # of items per account |
|---|---|
| Total combined items checked out at one time | 100 |
| Book Club Kits | 2 |
| Bestseller Express Movies | 3 |
| Video Games | 5 |
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Fees |
Fee | HST applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Delinquent accounts may be forwarded to a collection agency. An additional service charge is levied for each overdue account referred to the collection agency. | $20.00 |  |
| An administrative fee will be charged for NSF returned cheques | $40.00 | |
| Replacement fee for lost card | $3.00 | |
| Copier Fee - Letter Size Black / Colour | $0.15 / $0.25 | |
| Copier Fee - Oversized Paper | $0.25 | |
| Printing - Black / Colour | $0.15 / $0.25 | |
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Damaged or Lost Items
The charge for lost or damaged material is based on the full replacement cost of the item. HST will be applied to all material deemed non-print. Replacement or donated copies in lieu are not accepted.
The replacement fee is refundable if a lost item is found within three months of payment and the payment receipt accompanies the material. Refunds over $20 will be issued by cheque within 30 days of refund request. |
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