Library Card Guidelines
Types of Library Cards
| Type of Card | Loan Period | Item Limit | Maximum Renewals | Overdue Fines |
| Resident Card | 2 weeks | 50 | 2 (if item not on hold) | 20¢ per item per day |
| Teacher Card | 4 weeks | 100 (excludes videos & CDs) | 0 | 20¢ per item per day |
| College Student Card | 2 weeks | 4 | 2 (if item not on hold) | 20¢ per item per day |
| Temporary Resident Card* | 2 weeks | 2 | 2 (if item not on hold) | 20¢ per item per day |
| Out-of-State Card** | 2 weeks | 50 | 2 (if item not on hold) | 20¢ per item per day |
* $25 deposit required, deposit refunded when all materials and card are returned. Card
expires in 28 days but may be renewed.
** $25 annual loan fee required.
Checkout and Return Policy
Depending on the type of card you have, York County Library materials can be checked out for two weeks and may be renewed in person or by phone twice, as long as another person is not waiting for the item. See "Types of Library Cards" above for specific loan period and renewal information. When renewing items by telephone, please have your library card number available. Renewals may be made by calling (803) 981-5890.
Return materials to any York County Library Location or to the Bookmobile. Books may be returned to the outside book return boxes.
Please note: Videos, audio books, and DVDs should not be placed in an outside book return box as extreme heat may damage these materials.
Placing a Hold
Placing a "Hold" on an item puts your name on the waiting list for items that are currently checked out or items at another York County Library location. You must have a valid York County Library card to place an item on hold. To place a hold using the Online Catalog:
- When you find a book, audio book, video, or DVD you want, click "request item" to request the next available copy, or "request copy" next to the specific copy of the item you want.
- Enter your York County Library card number.
- Review the hold details and choose the location to pick up your item.
- Click "Request"
Fines and Fees
When library materials are overdue, you may receive a call from our automated telephone notification system, or a printed overdue notice will be mailed to you. Seriously delinquent accounts may be turned over to a collection agency.
| Item | Fine |
| Overdue items | 20¢ per item per day |
| Missing case | $5.00 |
| Missing instructions | $5.00 |
| Missing CD | Purchase price |
| Missing CD and packaging | Purchase price plus $5.00 |
| Lost library card | $2.00 replacement fee |