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Fees & Fines
Fees and fines are payable with cash, check, debit card, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. There is a $5 minimum when paying with debit or credit cards. Library accounts will be blocked if fines exceed $10.
Overdue Fines
|
Format |
Fine |
Maximum Fine |
| Adult Materials |
40¢ per day |
$10.00 per item |
| Juvenile Materials | 25¢ per day | $10.00 per item |
| Uncataloged Items (paperback books, magazines, pamphlets) | Adults: 40¢ per day Juvenile: 25¢ per day | $6.00 per item |
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Videos, DVDs, Blu-Rays (Non-rental) |
$1.00 per day | $15.00 per item |
Lost & Damaged Material Fees
When an item is lost or damaged beyond repair, the list price plus a non-refundable processing fee will be charged. Damaged materials will have fees assessed by staff at the time of check in.
| Material | Non-refundable Processing Fee |
| Cataloged Items | $10.00 |
| Uncataloged Items | $6.00 |
| Plastic Case for Video, DVD, or CD | $5.00 |
| Book Cover | $5.00 |
Fees for Special Services
| Service |
Fee |
Notes |
| Rental Books | 50¢ per item, per day | $1.00 minimum. Check out day counts as Day 1. |
| Rental Videos & DVDs | $3.00 per item, for 3 days | $1.00 per day thereafter. Check out day counts as Day 1. |
Library Cards
See the Library Card Policies for more information about qualifications.
| Patron Type |
Fee |
| San Leandro Resident | No Charge |
| San Leandro Property Owner | No Charge |
| San Leandro Student (K-12) | No Charge |
| San Leandro School Teacher | No Charge |
| Non-resident of San Leandro | $60.00 per year |
| Work Full-time in San Leandro | $30.00 per year |