Can fines on my account prevent me from checking out books?
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If the balance of fines and fees on your account is under $50, you can still borrow materials.
If the balance reaches $50, you will not be able to borrow materials (including digital materials such as ebooks) until the balance is paid below $50. To pay your fines:
- Visit metrolibrary.org and click My Account at the top.
- In the window that pops up, enter all 8 digits of your library card number and your last name and click Log In.
- If you have an ECARD number, enter that word along with the trailing digits with no spaces between them. For example: ecard1234567
- If your card number has a lowercase letter "c" at the end, do not include it when you enter your card number.
- Click on your name in the top right corner (or the head and shoulders icon if you are on a mobile device) and select Fees and Messages from the drop-down menu. Any fines on your account will be displayed on this page.
- Check the boxes to select whether to pay all or some of your fines and then click Click to Pay Fines Online.
A balance of $50 or more will not prevent you from attending library programs, using library computers, or using materials in the library.