Pay Fines

There are three ways to pay your fines:

1) Online

Log into your account and click on My Account at the top. Go to the Fines tab to pay your fees with a credit card. There is a $0.50 convenience charge for this service.

2) Mail

You can mail cash or a check to:
     Circulation Supervisor
     Sterling Heights Public Library
     40255 Dodge Park Road
     Sterling Heights, MI 48313

3) In-Person

Our staff will process your cash, check, or credit card (Discover, MasterCard, and Visa). You can also pay in-person at other libraries in the Suburban Library Cooperative.

Overdue Fines

Look at the following chart to see how much overdue fines cost. There is no grace period for fines.

Material Type
Fine Per Day
Maximum Fine per Item
Most Materials
$0.25 $16
Paperbacks & Magazines
$0.25 $6
Book Club Kits
$1.00 $50
Wifi Hotspots $1.00 No limit

NOTE: Items from other libraries may have different fines. To learn about those fines, call us at (586) 446-2665 and press 2 for Circulation.