Due to a sta­ff shortage related to COVID-19, the Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library is temporarily closed to the public. All other ASCPL locations remain open.

Fines, Fees and Overdues

Fines and fees may be paid in person at any ASCPL agency or online by logging into My Account. For more information on online payment, visit Paying Fines & Fees Online.

Note: the online payment option is not available in the Library’s mobile app.

Overdue Fines

  • Adult Materials - 10¢ per day
  • Juvenile Materials - 5¢ per day
  • Videos, DVD's & CD-ROMS - 10¢ per day

SearchOhio Loans

  • 50¢ per day
  • $25.00 charge for a lost item
  • SearchOhio fines are not negotiable

OhioLink Loans

  • 50¢ per day
  • $125 charge for a lost item
  • OhioLink fines are not negotiable

Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing privileges will be suspended when the amount of unpaid fines reaches $10.00.

Maximum Fines

The maximum fine for any item is $5.00.

Service Charge

The processing fee or service charge is $5.00 per item for lost or damaged materials. This fee is not refunded if the item is recovered: only the replacement cost is refunded. The $5.00 service fee applies to each lost item.