Do you always return your library books on time?

I just recently got a new library card, and there was a notice when I signed up that their fines have gone up quite a bit, because of the economy. I used to not be very good at getting everything back on time, just because I read them and forget. But now with the fine increase, I will try to start getting them back on time. Or at least try to renew them by phone or internet if I know I will not be able to get to the library on time to avoid the fine.

Yes, I try to always return my library books on time. Our library now has a service that sends an email 3 days before your book is due. It is nice to have the reminder.

I try to , but I have not been to the libary in so long just for the fact that i cannot get there very much and I do not want a huge fine.

I think I've only paid a library fine once, and it was only ten cent. As a matter of fact, I called the library just today to extend my time two more weeks. I got three books a few weeks ago and read them over the week-end, went back and got seven more from two different libraries and haven't read one all the way through. When I read I read nonstop, when I'm done, I'm done I guess until the next phase hits me. Dropping off books at the library isn't a problem because I pass them on my into either town I go too.

Most of the time we are pretty good at returning are books on time. If I think I wont be done with a book on time I will just renew it.

I'm constantly having to pay fines-but its not all my fault. My Mom gets into the stash of books and wanders off with them.

No, and I've really made an effort but somehow they just get past me. I try to buy books for me as well as to sell when I go to book sales and auctions because it's often cheaper than paying the library fines.

Hi apples99, I *try* too. After all, I wouldn't want to be fined for nothing. Besides, why do I borrow books unless I want to read them? So most of the times, I do manage to return the books on time. Else I will just go for a renewal or pay a fine. Normally, my situation is that I just need another day or 2 to finish the book. Good news has come for me as from next month on, the libraries here will allow free renewal - this means I can have my 4 books for 6 weeks instead of 3.

I've always returned my books on time, but I don't use the library very often. I've still got a stack of books that I've bought that I haven't read yet. Usually I don't finish a book until weeks -- sometimes months -- after I've started it. I think the current lending period at my local library is three weeks. That's better than the two weeks that it once was when I was young, but it still doesn't quite fit with my reading patterns.

Yes, I do return the library books in time. That helps me work systematically and read more. I have membership in three libraries, and I am always very punctual about returning books in all these libraries.

No, I usually do not return my library books on time. I feel badly about this since I am a librarian. :( Oh, well. I will try to do better in the future. Since the economy is terrible and my local library is terrific, I will continue to borrow library books. Have a wonderful day!

It's been quite some time that I've borrowed any books from the library, since the public library is located quite far from my place. But I used to pay lots of penalty to my university's library during my second and final year of study, due to lots of assignments and too much books to read at a time (and there were times I was too lazy to get back to the library and extend the borrowing period!)

Hey there! I always make sure that I return the books that I borrow from our school library. I don't wanna pay for the fine for not returning it on time. lol. The books that I borrow are the ones that I need for my assignment or case studies. Our school has a lot of helpful books that I can use as my reference.

I usually get my books back on time but have been known to forget occasionaly. I used to read two books a week and get 6 books out every three weeks, but I've now reduced it to only 4 books at a time. That's because I now spend so much time doing this sort of thing online. Once I lost a book because I took it on a weekend to New York and then couldn't find it. Think I left it on the plane coming back. I had to confess and pay for it. I don't take library books on journeys any more.

I had to stop using the library for the same reason. I do love to check the libray used book sales, however. Wonderful bargains there.

I definitely try to return my library stuff before they're due. I don't want to pay those late fees. I already have a fine on my file that I haven't paid yet. I don't have to worry about paying it right now, unless it gets over $5. As long as I'm careful, I won't have to pay for it for a long while.

Yes, I do. If I will be late I always contact the library beforehand and ask for an extension, which they give.

We don't have a library here now. But when i was in college and school i used to return library books on time. So i never got a fine. I was quite strict with returning books on time.

Wow I always seem to wait to the last day or else to late and have to pay a fine. I just don't seem to make returning them a priority and i should since i read or listen to them right away. I am making a new resolution to return all library books pay all fines and return them as soon as i am finished with them so someone else can enjoy the free reading material our local libraries have to offer. thanks for making me very aware of my bad habit.

I experienced having to pay fines for books that I haven't returned on time.. And guess how long I did'nt return the books? 8 months..haha.. the reason is, our library is located far from our classroom and I always forgot to bring the books with me o school. This happened to me twice, when I was 12 and 13 years old. After that, I make sure to return the books I borrow on time not only because I pay fines but there are other people who wants to borrow and read the books also.