Loan Periods

New Adult Books, Music CDs, Kits & Pop-Up Books 2 weeks, 1 renewal
Books, Audiobooks 4 weeks, 1 renewal
Movies, Videogames 1 week, 1 renewal
Downloadable Items Varies by format
Museum Passes 1 day, 0 renewals
Equipment (e.g. hotspots, Chromebooks) 1 week, 0 renewals
*Many items are eligible for auto renewal. Renewals are not allowed for items on hold for another patron.
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The Norton Public Library has officially gone fine-free! 
 
All old fines for overdue Norton checkouts have been forgiven. Items borrowed at our library will not incur any overdue charges for late library returns (museum passes, equipment, Chromebooks, and items borrowed from outside the SAILS network will still accrue fines). Replacement fees will still be charged for lost or damaged items.
 
The Norton Public Library Board of Trustees and Staff are committed to a library that is welcoming and accessible to all.
 
Many other local & national public libraries have already changed their policies and are now fine-free. Studies have shown that fines are not an effective incentive to return books on time.
 
Questions? Visit our FAQ, ask one of our library staff, or email Library Director Lee Parker at [email protected].