Whatcom County library officials want to encourage kids to read, so they have decided to stop issuing fines for overdue library books in the two public library systems as of Jan. 1. There’s nothing ...

The Cumberland County library system will soon begin using a collection agency to get its overdue books back and related fines paid. The move could wind up hurting the credit of absent-minded library ...

GEORGETOWN TWP., MI – The Georgetown Township Public Library will no longer charge late fines for overdue books starting in 2025. The library is going “fines free” in an effort to removes barriers to ...

FARGO — The Fargo Public Library is eliminating overdue fines starting Thursday, Oct. 1. In a written statement announcing the move, the library said the change is aimed at increasing patron access to ...

The Carroll County Public Library Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to delay a decision on whether to bring back fines for overdue materials and voted unanimously to not open libraries on Sundays.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Public Library will no longer collect daily overdue fines on late materials. The change, approved by the ...

Nov. 14 (UPI) --A municipal court and library in an Oklahoma city are allowing people with traffic violations, certain municipal offenses and overdue library books to donate food in exchange for ...

The St. Johns County Public Library System is launching its enhanced 2025 Food for Fines program on November 9, offering patrons a chance to clear overdue fines while supporting local families in need ...

A library in Wisconsin announced an innovative new policy for the handling of damaged materials. Instead of paying a fine, library patrons can share a picture of the culprit. "We understand that ...