Sign up online or visit your local SDCL branch.
See Get a Library Card for more information.
Certain types of items, such as Hot.Right.Now. books and DVDs, have checkout limits but they are clearly marked.
Material Type | Checkout Length & Renewals |
Late Fee Per Day |
Maximum Late Fee Per Item |
Adult & Young Adult Books | 21 days; 50 renewals | 25 cents | $10.00 |
Children's Books | 21 days; 50 renewals | 10 cents | $10.00 |
Books on CD | 21 days; 20 renewals | 25 cents | $10.00 |
Movies | 7 days; 20 renewals | $1.00 | $10.00 |
Music CDs & Video Games | 7 days; 20 renewals | 25 cents | $10.00 |
Magazines | 7 days; 50 renewals | n/a | n/a |
Circuit & Link+ | 21 days; 1 renewal | $1.00 | No maximum |
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) | 21 days; no renewals | 50 cents | $25.00 |
Always check your receipt for due dates. Renew materials online or by calling (858) 514-4765.
*Certain types of items may have different checkout periods, but they are clearly marked.
**Note: items may not be renewed if the item is "on hold" for another customer.
Borrowing privileges will be suspended if an account has fines or fees in excess of $20.
Lost items or items that are damaged beyond repair: $5 processing fee (non-refundable) plus price of the item
Returned check fee: $25 per returned check
Community room usage fee: $50 for each two hour period (fee waived if proof of 501(c)3 provided)
Collection Agency Fee: $10 per referral
Library fines in excess of $10 may be paid online through your library account.
Fines and fees may also be paid at your local branch or by mailing a check made out to San Diego County Library to the following address:
San Diego County Library
Attn: Circulation Services
5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92123
You can request items from another branch or place your name on the waiting list. If SDCL doesn't own the item, you may place a request via Circuit or Link+ if a copy is available.
Library materials may be renewed over the phone by calling (858) 514-4765.
Items may be returned to any San Diego County Library branch. Book drops are available for after hours returns.