Fines, Fees & Charges

Library Card Fees

Hawaii Residents and Military Families with Military I.D. and Orders:
Initial card: FREE!
Replacement card: $5.00

Non-Residents:
New and Renewal 5-year card: $25.00
New and Renewal 3-month card: $10.00
Replacement card (for remainder of term): $5.00

Library Fines

Overdue Fines for all materials on 21-day loan:
$0.25 per item per day
Maximum fine per item: $7.50

Overdue fines for videos and DVDs:
$0.25 per item per day
Maximum fine per item: $7.50

A $5.00 non refundable processing fee is charged for all lost and damaged items and items not returned.

Fines Threshold
The fines threshold is $10.00. You will not be able to use your library card if you have fines, fees, or charges of $10.00 or more.

Reserved Material Not Picked Up
There is a $1.00 per item charge for all reserved materials not picked up at the library by the indicated pick up date.

Videos Returned Not Rewound
There is a $1.00 per video charge for all videos returned but not rewound.

Returned Check Charge
The service fee for a returned check is $25.00. [HSPLS Administrative Rule 8-200.8.11 states that "A library customer shall be assessed a service charge for any dishonored check in accordance with section 40-35.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes."]

Enhanced Service Fees

Video & DVDs
There is a $1.00 charge for each video or DVD borrowed or renewed. The loan period is 7 days. The overdue fine is $0.25 per video per day for a maximum of $7.50 per video or DVD.
Note: some videos have been designated as "public education" and can be borrowed for FREE. There is a $1.00 per video charge for all videos returned but not rewound.
The rental charge may be waived if a person is unable to pay and provides proof of financial hardship.

Library Book Bags
Attractive red and white library book bags are available for $ .35 each. Other types of book bags at higher costs may become available.

Copying and Faxing Fees
Self-Service:
Self-service public copier cost is $ .20 per page.
Staff-Assisted Service:
Customers may request photocopies of library reference material within copyright limitations at a charge of $ .25 per page if the customer picks up the copies at the library. This includes copies made with a photocopier, microform reader/printer, printer, or any other equipment used to copy information in any format. A library card is required since the charges will be added to the card's financial account.
Customers may request that photocopies be mailed to them for an additional charge of $1.00 per page. A library card is required since the charges will be added to the card's financial account.
Library staff may request copies of reference materials from another HSPLS library as part of a library-to-library reference request. In order to insure equal access to materials within the library system and to comply with copyright restrictions, customers have three payment options:
The customer can use the copy at the requesting library. The requesting library retains and destroys the copy after use in order to comply with copyright laws and guidelines. Cost: NO CHARGE.
The customer can make a copy on the self-service copier. The requesting library retains and destroys its copy after use in order to comply with copyright laws and guidelines. Cost: $ .20 per page.
The customer can obtain the library copy. Cost: $ .25 per page.

Telecopy (Fax) Service:
Customers may request faxed copies of library reference material within copyright limitations at a charge of $2.50 per page to any location within the State of Hawai`i, including another HSPLS library. A library card is required since the charges will be added to the card's financial account.
Library staff at an "owning" library may opt to fax copies of reference materials to another HSPLS library as part of a library-to-library reference request. In order to insure equal access to materials within the library system and to comply with copyright restrictions, customers have three payment options:
The customer can use the copy at the requesting library. The requesting library retains and destroys the copy after use in order to comply with copyright laws and guidelines. Cost: NO CHARGE.
The customer can make a copy on the self-service copier. The requesting library retains and destroys its copy after use in order to comply with copyright laws and guidelines. Cost: $ .20 per page.
The customer can take the library copy. Cost: $ .25 per page.
Note: Libraries will fax up to 5 pages of legislative testimony FREE of charge.

Interlibrary Loan Service
Customers may request books and other material from a non-Hawaii State Public Library System library at a cost of $10.00 per item plus the direct cost incurred to copy, print, mail or otherwise acquire the requested item. A library card is required since the charges will be added to the card's financial account.
Non-HSPLS libraries may request books and other material for their customers from a Hawaii State Public Library System library at a cost of $15.00 per item plus the direct cost incurred to provide the requested item.

Rental of Library Facilities
Public library facilities may be used for library sponsored activities, government agency activities, and activities conducted by individuals and organizations. Fees range from $20 to $100 depending on the type of use. Library customers may also be assessed the cost for providing security guards, custodians or both if a library manager determines it to be necessary. Call the public library whose facilities you wish to reserve for reservations and details.

Books by Mail
Customers may request that circulating library books be mailed to them at a cost of $3.00 for each item mailed plus postage. Note: this service does not cover audiovisual materials such as videos or DVDs. The books shall be sent by U.S. mail, first class for a loan period of 28 days (regular 21-day loan period plus 7 days for postal delivery). These books may be returned at any public library. A library card is required since the charges will be added to the card's financial account.

Custom Research
Customers may request custom research service at a cost of $60.00 per hour plus related charges. A non-refundable $60.00 fee is required in order to begin the research process. Visit your local library for details including possible additional charges, restrictions, etc. and to review a "Custom Research Request Form." A library card is required since the charges will be added to the card's financial account.

Proctoring Tests
Public libraries may provide test proctoring services for library customers. A charge of $10 per test plus any additional costs required as part of the proctoring procedure will be assessed. Not all branches offer proctoring services. Please contact your local library for more information.

Collection Agency
The Hawaii State Public Library System uses a collection agency to recover delinquent unpaid fines and fees. Library accounts which are $10.00 or more in arrears and are more than 90 days past due may be turned over to a collection agency for collection. The exceptions are special library card accounts for students who attend schools with designated "public and school libraries."