Loan Periods, Fines and Fees
| Item | Loan | Renewals | Overdue/day | Max/item | Holds | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books, CDs | 3 weeks | 3 | $.30 | $9 | Yes | -- |
| Grab & Go | 2 weeks | --- | $.30 | $9 | No | -- |
| DVDs | 1 week | 3 | $.30 | $9 | Yes | -- |
| Magazines | 1 week | 1 | $.30 | $9 | No | -- |
| Games | 1 week | 1 | --- | --- | Yes | -- |
| Interlibrary Loans | Varies | --- | $1.00 | no maximum | NA | Yes |
| Doll Kits | 1 week | --- | --- | --- | Yes | -- |
| eCollection | ||||||
| Overdrive eBooks | Up to 3 weeks | --- | --- | --- | Yes | -- |
| Overdrive eAudiobooks | Up to 3 weeks | --- | --- | --- | Yes | -- |
| Overdrive Grab & Go | Up to 2 weeks | --- | --- | --- | No | -- |
| RBdigital eAudiobooks | Up to 3 weeks | --- | --- | --- | Yes | -- |
| RBdigital Digital Magazines | Keep them | --- | --- | --- | No | -- |
| Energy Lending Library | ||||||
| Electricity Usage Monitors | 1 week | 1 | $.30 | $9 | Yes | -- |
| Thermal Cameras | 1 week | 1 | $.30 | $9 | Yes | -- |
| LED Lightbulb Kit | 1 week | 1 | $.30 | $9 | Yes | -- |
| Garden Tools | ||||||
| Maximum 5 at a time | 1 week | 1 | $.30 | $9 | No | Yes |
| Tool/Equipment | ||||||
| Hotspots | 1 week | 1 | $.30 | $9 | Yes | Yes |
Borrow
- Borrow materials with your Arlington Public Library Card
- Items marked in the Catalog for "In-Library Use Only" cannot be borrowed. Examples: Some reference materials and consumer research periodicals, and materials in the Center for Local History collection.
- Some items have additional borrowing restrictions. See individual item information pages for more details.
Renew
- Materials will be due one full loan period from the date of renewal
- Renewing overdue items online will automatically add the overdue fine to your account
- Items on hold for another borrower cannot be renewed
Return
- Return regular materials 24/7 to any Arlington Public Library location
- Return Doll Kits to the Youth Services Desk at Central and the Service Desk at Library Branches
- Return Energy Lending Library items to the Circulation Desk at Central and the Service Desk at Library Branches
- You may return overdue materials in the book drop; please pay the fine on your next visit
Avoid Overdue Fines
- Renew in person or by phone at any Library location, or online through your Library account
- Return library materials on time
- Opt-in to email notices
- Download the Library App to get optional push notifications for holds and overdues.
Pay Fines and Fees
- Pay online through your Library account
- Pay by cash or check at any Library location
- Pay by credit card at any Library location
- Mail payment by check or money order to
Central Library
Attention: Circulation
1015 N. Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22201
Please include library card number with payment
Delinquent Accounts
- Have lost library materials and/or an account balance of $15 or more
- Cannot borrow, renew, or place holds on materials, or log in to premium sites
Collection Agency
- Library accounts may be submitted to Unique National Collections, Inc. for recovery when they have a balance of $25.00 or more, and a non-negotiable service charge of $10.00 is added to the account.
- Accounts submitted to collections cannot borrow, renew, or place holds on materials, log in to premium sites or use public computer stations
- Accounts with balances higher than $1000 in outstanding material or monies owing are submitted to the Arlington County Treasurer's Department for recovery.
Lost and Damaged Materials
- Items that are overdue for 28 days or more are considered lost
- Accounts with Lost items cannot borrow, renew, or place holds on materials, or log in to online Research and Learning Tools.
- Replacement costs are billed for lost and damaged materials
- Fees for lost materials will not be reimbursed if those materials are later recovered
- The Library cannot accept replacement copies of lost materials in lieu of fees
