Library Information
Using the library
A wide variety of print, audiovisual and online resources are available from the Rochester Public library (RPL). Materials are borrowed or remotely accessed using a Rochester Public Library, SELCO or Minnesota library card. To locate materials by author, title or subject, use the library catalog. The following list shows the types of resources, how long they may be borrowed for, and the late fees incurred if material is returned after the due date. YOU may check online for the due dates of items you have checked out or fees incurred by going to MY ACCOUNT.
Library materials loan periods/overdue fees
| BOOKS | Loan Period | Late Fee |
| Books | 28 days/14 days if high demand | $.25/day |
| Children's books | 28 days | $.10/day |
| Rental Books | 28 days/$2.00 fee per checkout | $.25/day |
| AUDIO BOOKS | ||
| Books on CD | 28 days/14 days if high demand | $.25/day |
| Books on Cassette | 28 days/14 days if high demand | $.25/day |
| Children's Books on Cassette or CD | 28 days | $.10/day |
| Downloadable Audio books | 14 days | No fees |
| MUSIC CDs and CD-ROMs | ||
| Music CDs | 14 days/7 days if high demand | $.25/day |
| Children's Music Cassettes and CDs | 28 days | $.10/day |
| CD-ROMs | 28 days | $.50/day |
| Children's CD-ROMs | 28 days | $.10/day |
| VIDEO CASSETTES AND DVDs | ||
| Video Cassettes (VHS) | 28 days/14 days if high demand | $.25/day |
| Children's Video Cassettes (VHS) | 28 days/14 days if high demand | $.25/day |
| TV/Movie/Secured Nonfiction DVDs | 14 days/7 days if high demand | $.50/day |
| Nonfiction DVDs (non-secured, on shelf) | 28 days/14 days if high demand | $.50/day |
| Children's DVDs | 14 days /7 days if high demand | $.50/day |
| SPECIAL KITS/BAGS | ||
| Storytime kits | Up to 14 days | $5.00/day |
| Book Group Bags | 6 weeks | $5.00/day |
| MAGAZINES/PAMPHLETS | ||
| All Circulating Magazines | 28 days | No fees |
| Pamphlets | 14 days | No fees |
| OTHER | ||
| Collection Agency Referral Fee | n/a | $15.00 |
| Netlibrary books (electronic books) | n/a | No fees |
| Interlibrary loaned materials | Varies - set by loaning library | $.25/day |
| Online databases | n/a | No fees |
| Video Games (Wii and PS) | 14 days/7 days if high demand | $.50/day |
Every patron is limited to a total of 10 Movie/TV/Secured Nonfiction DVDs, and 10 children's DVDs checked out to them at a time. Each patron is also limited to a maximum of 30 outstanding reserves.
Fines begin accruing the day after an item is due. You will receive an automated telephone call, e-mail, or letter when an item is approximately 5 days overdue. When an item becomes 28 days overdue, you will be mailed a bill for the replacement cost of the item.
Overdue fees may be paid at both the Public Service Desk and Children's
Desk or online with VISA, MasterCard, or Discover by logging into My Account.
If you prefer to be contacted about your overdue items
by e-mail, contact the Overdue Section at 507.328.2314.
Last updated:12/04/2008
Using Materials
- Getting a library card
- Due dates/loan periods/fees
- Renewing
- Reserving
- Returning
- Suggesting for purchase
- Interlibrary loaning
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