Loan Periods & Late Fees

Studies show that charging overdue fines does not actually stop people from returning books late, however late fines can stop people from coming back to the library. WPL's mission is to provide a welcoming place to create, connect, and explore. Removing overdue fines further aligns our processes with our mission by removing barriers and stigma surrounding overdue fines.

• Overdue fines will no longer be applied to your account. If you had outstanding overdue fines on your account as of May 31, 2021, they have been automatically removed!
• This does not mean you can keep library items forever! You are still responsible for all items checked out on your account and we'd like you to do your best to return them on time because other people may be waiting for them. You will not be penalized with a late fine if your items are a couple of days late.
• If an item has not been returned in an appropriate amount of time, your account will be blocked and you won’t be able to add holds or use eResources during that time. As soon as the items are returned, your account will go back to normal.
• If you haven’t returned your items after a significant amount of time, you will be sent a bill for the replacement cost of the items, plus a processing fee. But don’t worry – as soon as you return your items, the bill goes away.

Bring it back! We just want the items back - no charges will be added to your account.

Depending on how long it's been since we last saw you, your card may still work. Please call us at 519-539-4801 and we can help!