Most Library materials can be borrowed for 21 days and renewed up to 5 times unless the material is reserved; see chart below.
| Most books and audiobooks | 21 days |
| Express Books | 7 days – no renewals |
| DVDs / Launchpads / Magazines / Hot Spots | 7 days |
| Express DVDs | 3 days – no renewals |
Extension of due dates may be possible at the discretion of library staff. Book drops are open at all times. Digital content borrowing terms are set by each resource provider and are not covered by this policy.
Frederick County Public Libraries does not charge fines for overdue items. Items that are more than 10 days overdue will block the customer account from checking out more materials. If an item is overdue for more than 21 days, it is assumed lost, and the customer account will be charged a replacement cost for the item.
At the patron’s request, and if found, the lowest price reflected on Amazon for a new copy of the item (matching ISBN) may be accepted as the replacement cost. The library will acquire all replacement copies. Once a lost item has been paid for, no refunds will be issued.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of Frederick County Public Libraries on 9/6/17. Revised 9/7/22. Reaffirmed 9/4/24.