Loan Periods, Fees and Other Charges
The Kingston Frontenac Public Library provides different kinds of materials from books to video games to DVDs. Each has its own rule about how many you can borrow at one time, how long you can borrow an item and the fees involved should any items get damaged or go missing.
Loan Periods
Patrons with Explore accounts may borrow up to 75 items at a time. Patrons with Discover accounts may borrow 3 items at a time excluding certain specialty items.
The Library will send two overdue notices before a block is placed on the account once items are 21 days overdue (7 days for Express Reads). The block is lifted once items are renewed or returned. Items will be marked 'lost' on your account if they reach 30 days overdue and replacement fees will be applied. You will not be able to borrow anything if that happens or use online resources such as OverDrive or Hoopla, until the item is returned or the replacement fee is paid. KFPL accepts online payments or in-person payments at any of our sixteen branches (note: select branches will have the option to pay via debit; all branches accept cash).
| Library Item | Limits on Amount Borrowed | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Week Express Titles | 2 weeks | |
| Adult Books | 3 weeks | |
| Audiobooks | 3 weeks | |
| Book Club Sets | 3 sets | 6 weeks |
| CDs | 3 weeks | |
| C-Pens | 3 weeks | |
| DVDs | 1 week | |
| eBooks & Audiobooks | 10 at one time | 14 days |
| Junior Fiction | 3 weeks | |
| Junior Non-Fiction | 3 weeks | |
| Magazines | 1 week | |
| Museum/Park Passes | 1 week | |
| Energy Meters | 1 week | |
| Radon Detector | 3 weeks | |
| Video Games | 5 at one time | 1 week |
| Wi-Fi Hotspots | 1 at a time | 1 week |
Replacement Costs
KFPL will bill the list price or the retail price on most lost items. See the table below for more details. If you pay for a lost item which is then found and returned to the Library within one year, we will refund your payment by cheque. The Library does not accept donated books instead of payment for lost or damaged books.
| Adult Materials | Adult Mass Market Paperbacks | $10.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Non-fiction | $40.00 | |
| Adult Fiction | $30.00 | |
| Reference | $75.00 | |
| Audio Material | Audiobooks | $45.00 |
| Audiobook case | $5.00 | |
| CDs | $25.00 | |
| CD case | $2.00 | |
| Children's Materials | Fiction / Non-fiction | $20.00 |
| Board Books | $15.00 | |
| Mass Market Paperbacks | $10.00 | |
| CD / Books | $30.00 | |
| Hotspots | Wi-Fi Hotspots | $250.00 |
| DVDs | Nonfiction | $30.00 |
| Fiction, Multilingual, NFB | $30.00 | |
| Cases | $2.00 | |
| Interlibrary Loans | All lost/damaged materials: Replacement costs determined by the lending library |
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| Miscellaneous | Barcodes & Security Tags | $2.00 |
| C-Pens | $380.00 | |
| Museum/Park Passes | $45.00 | |
| Radon Detector | $235.00 | |
| Periodicals | Magazines | $10.00 |
| Vertical File | $10.00 | |
| Video Games | Nintendo Switch, PS3, PS4, PS5, Wii, Wii U, Xbox, Xbox1, XboxX | $65.00 |
| Cases | $5.00 | |
| Robotics Discovery Kit* | Dash Robot | $215 |
| Vinyl Sheet | $17 | |
| Charger and Cable | $15 | |
| Dash Challenge Cards | $30 | |
| Circuitry Fun Kit* | Makey Makey kit | $75.00 |
| 20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius | $31.00 | |
*All items must be returned with the kit.
Other Costs & Charges
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non-Sufficient Fund Cheques | $41.65 |
| Black & White Printing & Photocopies | $0.25 per page |
| Colour Printing | $0.50 per page |
| Microfilm Printout | $0.25 per page |
| Blank USB Drive | $8.00 |
Lost or Damaged Items
A replacement fee will be added to your account for the lost or damaged item. If you owe $20 or more, you will be blocked from borrowing until the fee is paid. Items will be marked as lost on your account if they reach 30 days overdue and replacement fees will be applied. You won’t be able to borrow anything if that happens or use online resources such as OverDrive or Hoopla, until the item is returned or the replacement fee is paid.
All library branches accept payment by cheque. If your account has been blocked, please give us a call at 613-549-8888 and we'll do our best to assist you.
Notifications
For patrons who receive email notices, you will get a courtesy notice 2 days before the due date. The first overdue notice is generated once an item reaches 1 day overdue, the second one at 15 days overdue (4 days for Express Reads), and then an invoice is issued at 30 days overdue.
the account once items are 21 days overdue (7 days for Express Reads).
Blocked Accounts
KFPL accounts will be blocked once items are 21 days overdue (7 days for Express Reads). If your card is currently blocked, return the item or pay the replacement cost. The account will subsequently be unblocked and you can resume using library services.
If it has been more than two years since your account information was updated, we may need proof of address to renew your card. If coming to the Library in person is not possible for you right now or if you have a balance on your account that you cannot pay, get in touch and staff will try to find a solution.
