Will I be charged a fine if I don't bring back my materials on time?
As of January 1, 2021, the Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System is fine free. We don’t charge fines on late items! This ensures that all people have access to library books and materials, which is our primary purpose as a public library.
While you will no longer receive a late fee for an overdue item, you’re still responsible for returning them. We do want them back! The library will send you a courtesy notice to remind you to return your items and automatically renew an item up to two times when it’s not on hold for other patrons.
Reminder Schedule
- 3 DAYS BEFORE ITEMS ARE DUE - Courtesy reminder/renewal notice
- 21 DAYS LATE - Overdue notice
- 35 DAYS LATE - Billed—your card will be blocked for use if charges are over $20
Non-Returned Library Items - Items that are overdue by 35 days or more will be considered lost and you will be billed for them. If you return the items, the bill will be cleared from your account.
Previous Late Fines - We removed late fines on all patron accounts as of December 31, 2020. If you see a late fine on your account, it is in error. Please notify a library staff member who will clear it.
For more information regarding the new fine free system, please visit this website.