Borrowing FAQs

  • Checkouts & Holds

    All items except downloads 100 items

    50 holds

    *Seattle city residents may place up to 10 holds

    OverDrive eBooks, downloadable audiobooks     25 items 25 holds
    OneClick downloadable audiobooks 50 items No holds service

    KCLS is not responsible for damage to equipment that occurs while using library-owned material.

    Books, CDs, cassettes, CD-ROMs, LPs, kits, players, DVD sets with runtime of 5 hours and label 28 days
     eBooks, downloadable audiobooks  21 days
     Magazines, DVDs with runtime of less than 5 hours, Video Cassettes  7 days
     Most Media Equipment (use in library only)   1 day
    Reusable KCLS bags  1 year, 1 renewal

    Bring your library card and PIN to Self Check Out or the checkout desk, or provide photo ID with a birth date.

  • Fines

    Return eligible items with a receipt and file a request within 1 year of payment for a refund.

    Refundable:

    • Hardcover Books
    • Magazines

    Books, audio/video materials, magazines $0.10 per item, per day $3.00 maximum per item per loan period 
     Most media equipment  $5 per item, per day $50.00 maximum per item per loan period
    Reusable KCLS bags   $1.50 if lost  
         

     

    ssfsffsfsf