Porirua City Council voted to remove overdue fines from 1 July. Existing fines will also be waived at this point. Porirua libraries are scrapping overdue fines, in a move to remove barriers and make libraries more welcoming and accessible for all.
First, get in touch with us! We want you to be able to use the library and can offer two renewals if the title doesn’t have a waiting list. If you have an item more than 3 weeks overdue, your library privileges will be suspended. This means you won’t be able to borrow, reserve, or use our eResources (like Libby) until items are returned.. Items will be considered Lost if they are 6 weeks overdue and you will be charged the replacement cost. Lost charges get removed when the item is returned.
Only overdue fines will be waived. This does not apply to lost or damaged item charges.
Yes. Phone us on 04 237 1533 or renew online by logging in with your library card number and pin/password.
Yes. More frequent overdue reminders will be sent to the contact details listed on your library card.
Porirua City Council
Westpac
03 0547 0240008 000
Code: Library fine
Reference: Your library card number*
* This is really important otherwise we won't know it's you!
Contact our Administrations Officer if you have any questions call (04) 237 1533 or email porirualibrary@poriruacity.govt.nz.
