Fine Option Program

You may arrange to work in lieu of paying fines. A credit of $5 can be earned for each hour of designated volunteer work.

To qualify for the Fine Option Program, you must owe more than $10 on your individual card.

Credit may only be applied toward fines/fees and are not applicable toward replacement costs for lost or damaged items.

Credit is applied only to the specific volunteer's account. Credit is not transferable against another patron's charges.

To Sign up for the program:

Ask at the Checkout Desk to speak with a Circulation Supervisor to review your account and confirm what fees qualify.
Fill out a Volunteer Information Sheet with your availability, interests and contact information. Information Sheets are available at any public service desk and in Administration.
Turn in your Volunteer Information Sheet at any Checkout Desk.

What to expect:

The Volunteer Coordinator or another Library Staff person will contact you for a training or work-time appointment 2-3 days after you turn in your Volunteer Information Sheet.
You will meet with a supervisor/contact person who will train you and show you how to sign in and track your volunteer worked hours.
Your volunteer supervisor will turn in your worked hours in a regular report.
When the Circulation Supervisor receives the report, the appropriate credit will be applied against your account. It may take up to a week for the report/credit to be processed.