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Checkout Fees and Loan Periods
Materials | Checkout Fee | Loan Period |
Books | Free | 21 days (2 renewals) |
Magazines | Free | 7 days (2 renewals) |
CDs, Audio Cassettes, LPs (Adult) | $.50 per item in a set, $3.00 maximum per cover | 21 days (no renewals) |
CDs, Audio Cassettes, LPs (Children) | Free | 21 days (2 renewals) |
Entertainment DVDs and VHS tapes | $2.00 per episode/cover | 7 days (no renewal) |
Nonfiction and Short-Length DVDs and VHS tapes | $2.00 per episode/cover | 21 days (no renewal) |
- A Maximum of 25 items may be checked-out at any one time.
- The Memphis Public Libraries no longer assesses late fees on overdue materials. Please see our Eliminating Fees FAQ for more details.
- If items are not returned, a fine equal to the cost of the item will be assessed.
- If one owes $15 or more, additional items cannot be checked out.