Welcome to the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
How many items can I check out on my library card and how long can I borrow them?
| Item | Limit |
Number of days |
Late Fee per day |
Max Fee*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music CDs | 10 | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Entertainment VHS tapes | 5 | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Entertainment DVDs | 4 | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Non-fiction DVDs | 4 | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Fiction and non-fiction books | * | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Audiobooks on CD & tape | * | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Non-fiction VHS tapes | * | 21 days | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Magazines | * | 7 days | $0.25 | $2.00 |
| Bestseller Express Books | 5 | 14 days | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| DVD Express (children) | 2 | 7 days | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| DVD Dispensor** | ||||
| DVD Express | 2 | 3 days | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Video Games | 2 | 14 days | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Other | ||||
| Book Group in a Bag | 1 | 42 Days | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Interlibrary Loan | 10 | varies | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| Speciality Items | varies | varies | $1.00 | $10.00 |
Remember: Your card belongs to you. Don't share your card with others
* With your library card you can check out up to 99 items
** The DVD dispenser currently has a limit of 2 Discs, which can be 2 movies, 2 video games, or 1 of each.
*** Customers with $10 in late fees or charges over 60 days old lose library privileges and their account is blocked