Fees and Payments - City of Longmont

The Longmont Public Library no longer charges late fines for overdue materials! Patrons will still be responsible for overdue fines accrued through outside lending services such as materials borrowed via Prospector or Interlibrary Loans. Charges for any damaged or lost materials will continue to be assessed.

Library Fees and Payments

Any accounts exceeding $10 or more will be blocked from checking out until it is under $10. Accounts at or above $50 may be turned over to a materials recovery agency and a $10 fee will be added to the account. Materials recovery services are used as an absolute last resort, and we will always do our best to work with patrons to resolve any account issues.

After 48 hours of Library of Things, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Chromebooks, and State Park Passes being overdue, they will be considered lost, and the patron will be charged the replacement cost of the item. We will waive replacement charges at any time the item is returned in working order with all the pieces. Please note: we will not check in items items that are missing pieces until missing pieces are returned.

Lost Items

60 days after an item is due and has not been returned, it is deemed lost and a replacement fee is charged to the patron’s account. If an item which has been paid for is later found, no refunds can be issued, but the item becomes the property of the patron who paid the replacement fee. Please note: refunds are not permitted.

Options To Pay

At the Library Circulation or Help Desk with cash, check, or credit card
Pay Online*
Mail a check made to “Longmont Public Library” to 409 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501

Library patrons who have questions about fines or fees can contact the Library at 303-651-8476.

*The Library uses the secure ”SmartPay” system to manage online payments. This system will ask for your 4-number PIN. Unless you have changed it, your PIN is the last 4 digits of your phone number. If you do not have a phone number in your Library account or would like to change your PIN, please call 303-651-8769 for assistance.