Bossier Parish Libraries does not charge overdue fines but you will be responsible for the cost of lost or damaged items.  For a list of fees by item, see our Lending Policy.

Acceptable Payment Methods

The library accepts payment in cash or personal check. Checks will be accepted for the exact amount of fines and/or fees only. Patrons must have a current library card in good standing with correct name, address, and telephone number, and a picture ID to be able to use a check as a payment method. 

Checks are accepted only in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. Checks must have a valid, nine-digit bank routing number (ABA code) MICR-encoded and the account number on the bottom of the check. The library cannot accept starter checks or checks with names and/or addresses handwritten or typed in.

A valid, legal form of photo identification must be provided for verification purposes.

Charges for the amount of original payment will be added back to a patron’s account when a check is returned from the bank for any reason. Borrowing and other library privileges may be suspended until payment is made to the library in accordance with this policy.

Bossier Parish Library reserves the right to refuse a check as a payment method if a previous check has been returned unpaid