General

• Overdue fine: $.20 per item per day on most items
• Maximum fine per item returned: $6.00
• Charge for item lost or damaged beyond use: replacement cost

Short loan and reference books

• Short loan and reference books per item per day: $.50
• Maximum fine short loan and reference per item: $16.00

Items from other library systems

• Items borrowed from other library systems per item per day: $.50
• Maximum fine per item borrowed from other systems: $40.00

Payment of fines

• We recommend you pay your fines by cash or personal check in person at the circulation desk
• If you would rather mail your check, please call your library location first so you can send the correct amount to the correct location
• Ventura County Library is working with the County of Ventura to provide a future, online pay option. Thank you for your patience!

Please note:

• You will not be able to check out items if you have fines or charges of $10.00 or more
• Delinquent accounts may be referred to a collection agency
• Collection Agency referral fee: $10.00 per referral