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Paying Your Fines Online

​1. Go to patmoslibrary.org and click the Account Login link, located at the top right of your screen.
2. Enter your barcode number and pin number. Your pin number should be the last four digits of the phone number attached to your
     library card. If you don't know your pin number, please call us at 616-896-9798 for assistance.
3. Once logged in, select fines from the menu on the left side of the screen.
​4. Click the Pay Online button. A new window will open and prompt you to enter your address and card information. Once you
​     have filled in all required information, hit submit to send payment.
Overdue Fines
  • There is a $.15 per day per item charge for overdue books.
  • DVDs and Launchpads have a $1 fine per day they are late.
  • For the first 90 days, the maximum fine for an overdue item will be 15 cents per day. After 90 days, an additional collection agency fee of $9.00 will be charged.

Lost Items
  • If you lose an item, you will be charged the cost of replacing the item, any accumulated fines, and a processing fee ($3.00 for books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, etc). If you find and return a lost item in undamaged condition within 90 days, the cost of the item will be waived. Processing fees and fines are non-refundable.
  • Lost library cards can be replaced at the Circulation Desk for a fee of $5.00

Damaged Items
Books:
  • Patrons will be charged for the entire cost of the book if it is in our New Collection
  • Not New Books: $3 per Children's Book and $5 per Adult Book plus the $3 processing fee.
  • Minimal damage: $.25 per page

DVDs/CDs:
Scratches
  • (minor): $2 per disc
  • (major): Charged for the cost of the item
​Missing DVD/CD
  • Charged for cost of the item. 
  • Patrons may not replace lost DVDs or CDs.
Casing
  • Damaged Case: $3 per case
  • Damaged paper inserts: $1

Magazines: 
  • Repairable damages $.10 per page. 
  • If the magazine is not repairable, the patron will be charged the cost of the magazine plus a $3  processing fee. 
  • If the magazine is lost, the patron will also be charged for the cost of the magazine.

Puzzles: 
  •  Damaged puzzles will be charged to the patron plus the $3 processing fee.  We do not charge for missing pieces.

Labels: 
  •   Barcodes: $3 
  •   Other Labels: $4

Launchpads:
  • If a damaged and unrepairable Launchpad is returned by a patron, the patron will be charged in full for the Launchpad.  Note: Launchpads are $100+.  This price does not include the replacement items below or the $3 processing fee.
  •  Casing: $7.99 per case
  •  Bumper: $8.99 
  •  Screen Protector: $4
  •  Adapter: $9.99
  •  USB Cord: $6.99

Playaways:
  • Damaged or unrepairable Playaways returned by a patron will result in the charge of the entire cost of the Playaway including a $3 processing fee.
  •  Casing: $5.99

Playaway Views: 
  • Damaged or unrepairable Playaway Views returned by patrons will result in the charge of the entire cost of the Playaway View, including a $3 processing fee.
  • Casing: $5.99 per case
                         
Bookpacks: 
  • Damaged books will be charged based on the damage of the book (see above).
  • Casing: $9.99
  • Audio/Playaway: Damaged items will refer to the replacement of the cost of the item.   

Printing, Copies & Fax
  • Printing (Black & White) $.20 per page
  • Printing (Color) $.40 per page
  • Copies (2-sided) $.40 per page
  • Copies  (1-sided) $.20 per page
  • Local Faxes: $1 per page
  • Long Distance Faxes: $2 per page
  • Scans are FREE with our copy machine near the public computer stations.

 Whistle Stop/Historical Items  
  • Library Tote Bags: $2
  • Patmos Library Pen with Stylus: $.25
  • Jamestown Keychain: $.50
  • Early History of Jamestown: $1
  • Patmos Library Calendar: $.50
  • Tales of Jamestown: $2
  • Patmos Library Mugs: $1