Fine Free

As of January 1, 2023, KCPL will no longer charge daily overdue fines on most library items returned late.

These item types will NOT be Fine Free:

• Express Books and Express DVDs ($1.00 per day)
• Wi-Fi HotSpots ($1.00 per day)
• Tools ($1.00 per day per day)
• Video Games ($1.00 per day)
• Laptops from the Main Library's Laptop Kiosk ($1.00 per hour)

Why are we going Fine Free?

• Fines disproportionately affect children, teens, and low-income families.
• KCPL is committed to making our libraries accessible as possible to those that need it most.
• KCPL doesn’t get much income from overdue fines and what is lost will be made up in good will.

Patrons will still be charged for LOST or DAMAGED items.

Patrons will continue to receive notices to return their items.

All patron accounts will be cleared of the daily overdue fine on materials (except for Express Books and DVDs, Wi-Fi HotSpots, Tools, Video games, and Kiosk Laptops) prior to January 1, 2023. Long overdue fees sent to collections will NOT be removed.

Patrons who paid their overdue fines prior to 1/1/2023 will not receive a refund.

Patrons will continue to have a total limit of 50 items per person. Renewal limits remain the same.

As of January 1, 2023, KCPL will increase the following loan limits:

Learn more on our Using Your Card page.