| Item | Loan Period (Days) |
Fines Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Magazines | 14 | $.15 |
| Bestseller Books* | 14 | $.15 |
| Compact Discs | 14 | $.15 |
| National Genealogical Society Books | 14 | $.15 |
| Bestseller DVDs* & DVDs | 7 | $.25 |
| Playaways | 14 | $.15 |
| Video Games** | 7 | $1.00 |
| Interlibrary Loans | 21 | $1.00 |
* Non-renewable, non-requestable.
** Requestable, one renewal allowed.
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Books & Magazines | |
| Bestseller Books* | 5 |
| Compact Discs | 20 |
| National Genealogical Society Books | 2 |
| Bestseller DVDs* & DVDs | 10 |
|
Playaways/Video Games |
Combined Limit of 5 |
| Interlibrary Loans | 5 |
| eMedia - check for loan periods | 10 |
| Total Number of Items Checked Out at Any One Time. Some restrictions apply to children's cards. | 100 |
Your St. Louis County Library card opens the door to a world of information and entertainment.
Use your card to check out a wide variety of materials from any library location and to access the Internet from library computers. With your library card number, you can also access many of the library's subscription databases from your home, office or school computer.
Loan Periods and Limits
Most materials may be borrowed for 14 days. DVDs and video games may be borrowed for 7 days. The number of items you may borrow at any one time is limited according to the type of material. See loan table above.
Renewals
Items issued for 14 days may be renewed unless they are on hold for another customer or are part of the Bestseller collection. DVDs that are not in the Bestseller collection or on request may be renewed for one additional 7-day period. Playaways and video games are renewable one time. You may renew your own items in the library or via the online catalog or by calling 314-994-3300.
Returns
You may return SLCL materials to any branch or bookmobile regardless of where they were checked out. Book drops are open at all hours at Headquarters and all branches.
Fines
See loan table above.
Grace Period
A 6-day grace period is in place for returning materials. The grace period is for 14-day items only. Fines are not charged for Sundays or holidays. Fines for items returned or renewed after the grace period will be calculated from the initial due date.
Overdue Notification
The library distributes overdue notices as a courtesy. Failure to receive an overdue notice does not exempt a library card holder from responsibility for overdue fines. You will be notified by email when items are 7 days overdue. A second notice will be emailed when items are 29 days past due. At 45 days overdue, a paper bill will be mailed, and the full cost of the item will appear on your account. If you subsequently return the item, only the applicable fine will be charged. A $5 handling fee will be charged for each Lost & Paid refund.
Requests
You may place a hold on most 14-day items by using a computer or by asking a librarian. Most DVDs are also available for request. The maximum number of holds that a customer may have at any one time is 25. Requested items will be sent to the branch or bookmobile you designate as quickly as possible.
Holds Notification
You will be notified by email or telephone that your request is ready for pick-up.
Lost Cards
You are responsible for all items issued on your card. Report lost cards to the library immediately. Materials issued on your card prior to the time the loss is reported remain your responsibility. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for all materials issued on cards for children under age 18.
