Loan Rules / Fines

Current Loan Periods & Overdue Charges

Loan Period Item Type Overdue Charges
42 days Book Club Bags $1.00 per day
21 days Books / Audiobooks / Too Hot To Hold Items $0.10 per day
21 days E-books / Digital Audiobooks no charge
21 days F.U.N. Grant Game Kit and Trunks $0.10 per day
21 days Hotspots $168 replacement fee
21 days Music CDs  $0.10 per day
21 days Smithsonian Human Origins Trunk $1.00 per day
21 days Toys  $0.10 per day
21 days Ukuleles $0.10 per day
21 days War or History Traveling Trunks $0.10 per day
7 days DVDs $0.10 per day
7 days Power Monitors/Watt-hour Meters $1.00 per day
7 days Rock 'n' Roll Mole Kit $1.00 per day
7 days Virginia State Parks Passes $1.00 per day

Borrowing Physical Materials

  • Present your library card or photo ID to borrow materials.
  • Borrow up to 30 items at one time, including up to 10 DVDs.
  • Renew eligible materials up to three times, as long as no one is waiting.
  • Have up to 15 items on hold at any time.
  • Receive email notifications when items are ready for pickup.
  • Items are due by close of business on the day they are due. Items returned overnight are credited the next business day.

Borrowing Digital Materials

Digital materials, such as e-books, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines have no fines. Most items return themselves at the end of the loan period. For specifics, please visit the Stream & Download page.

Damaged Items

If a library item has been damaged during the time you’ve checked it out, you may be charged for the replacement of the item. All replacement costs include the cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee. You may call (804)751-CCPL (2275) or visit your nearest location to discuss the replacement cost of the item or questions you may have, and a staff member will be happy to help you.