Vaughan Public Libraries

Charges for Overdue, Damaged or Lost Items

Charges

For each item overdue (excluding DVDs & videos) per day or part of a day
$0.25
Videos & DVDs, per day or part of a day
$2.00
Maximum fine per item, excluding videos & DVD
$4.00
Maximum fine per video or DVD
$10.00
Total maximum fine per user
$10.00
Repairs to damaged items
At cost to library
Lost items
Full replacement cost + $5.00 admin fee
Administration fee for retrieving overdue items through a collection agency
$20.00
Activities causing damage to library computers, systems, software or computer equipment
$150.00

You may pay fines at any Vaughan Public Libraries branch.

Suspension of Membership

Borrower privileges are withdrawn:

  • when fines and charges reach $10.00 or more;
  • if 20 items, or 3 requested items, or more, are overdue for 21 days or longer;
  • if 1 or more items are overdue 35 days or longer;
  • if lost materials are not paid for;
  • if user activities damager library computers, systems, software of computer equipment;
  • if a user persistently fails to comply with VPL Policies, Regulations and Codes of Conduct.

Privileges will be reinstated upon payment of all outstanding charges.

 
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