FAQs • Bellaire • CivicEngage

My movies and books are due today. Will I be charged an overdue if I put them in the bookdrop?: If the material is put in the book drop before the library is opened the next day, it is considered to have been returned on the previous day. In other words, if your movie is due on Tuesday and you put it in the book drop before 9:00 am on Wednesday, it is not considered overdue. Most library material can be renewed by visiting your library account, calling the library during open hours or coming into the library.

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Library Department

1. How do I borrow e-books from the library?: Digital books, digital audiobooks, comics, and movies are available for loan through Overdrive and Hoopla apps with just your Bellaire City Library card. Your library card must be current and not have a fine of $10.00 or greater. There is no cost to borrowing e-books and there are never any fines.

2. Do I have to have my library card to check out library books?: You may present other identification or recite your alternate ID you placed on your application.

3. My movies and books are due today. Will I be charged an overdue if I put them in the bookdrop?: If the material is put in the book drop before the library is opened the next day, it is considered to have been returned on the previous day. In other words, if your movie is due on Tuesday and you put it in the book drop before 9:00 am on Wednesday, it is not considered overdue. Most library material can be renewed by visiting your library account, calling the library during open hours or coming into the library.

4. Are fines charged on the weekend and holidays?: Yes, fines are charged on Sundays and all holidays. You can always return the material in the bookdrop to stop the fine.

5. Can I return my books and movies to any library?: All material checked out from the Bellaire City Library must be returned to Bellaire City Library. Fines will be charged until the material is returned to Bellaire.

6. Is there a fax machine available?: Fax service is available for $1.00 per page for local calls, $2.00 for long distance calls and $3.00 for international calls.

7. I've lost or had my library card stolen what do I do now?: Any lost or stolen card needs to be reported to the library immediately so that you are not responsible for any unauthorized use on the card. A replacement card will be issued for $1.00.

8. What if I lose my book or movie?: Any material that has been checked out and has been lost will need to be paid for by the borrower. The cost of the material plus a $10.00 processing fee will be charged in addition to any fines. If the material is found within 90 days from date of payment, then the cost of the material will be refunded. Fines and processing fees are not refunded.