#late fines

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City Libraries Eliminated Late Fees Three Years Ago — How Has it Gone?

Librarians across the five boroughs say the policy is encouraging more book worms.

In October 2021, the city’s libraries abolished fines on overdue materials and predicted it would unlock hundreds of thousands of people who had their cards blocked. 

The result two-and-a-half years later has been a resounding success with a spike in materials taken out, library cards issued, and program attendance, according to officials in charge of New York City’s three library systems. 

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Late fines, printing charges eliminated at Spokane Public libraries amid national trend - Thu, 08 Aug 2019 PST

The move will cost the system about $63,000 a year in lost revenue, but library representatives say that number will be made up in staff time and credit card processing fees for small transactions. Late fines, printing charges eliminated at Spokane Public libraries amid national trend - Thu, 08 Aug 2019 PST