Forbush Memorial Library
118 Main Street, PO Box 468
Westminster, MA 01473
978-874-7416 (fax) 978-874-7424
www.forbushlibrary.org
December 1, 2009
To Forbush Library Borrowers:
The Forbush Memorial Library has had a long history of keeping overdue charges to a minimum by only charging overdue fines for videos and DVDs. After an intensive six month review, it was found that many borrowers have not been returning materials in a timely manner.
To encourage our borrowers to return materials on time, the Forbush Board of Trustees voted to initiate an overdue-fines policy beginning January 1, 2010.
Anything checked out after January 1, 2010 that comes overdue will be charged the following fines:
- Overdue books, magazines, audio books, and CDs (music): $.10/day/item ($3.00 max)
- Overdue Videos and DVDs: $1.00/day ($5.00 max)
- Museum passes: $5.00/day ($15.00 max)
- A processing fee of $5.00/item will be added if overdue materials reach the billing stage.
All fines and fees remain on a borrower’s record until paid. If the amount reaches $10.00 or more, library privileges (including borrowing, renewing, or using computers) are suspended and the borrower’s account is blocked until the account is settled.
Library materials that do reach the billing stage must be returned, paid for, or replaced with exact copies.
As a reminder, borrowers do have ample time to return or renew what they have borrowed to avoid fines.
Further information about the Library’s borrowing and fines policy may be found on the Library’s webpage at www.forbushlibrary.org.
Regards,
Margaret Howe-Soper, Director
