SLO County libraries have big news for book lovers: No more overdue fines ever
Do you love checking out books from the library, but are worried about getting them back before a late fee hits?
Now you don’t have to worry: San Luis Obispo County libraries are eliminating overdue charges.
The new policy goes into effect Feb. 1, according to a library news release, and follows January’s Fine Amnesty Month.
As part of the policy, any fines from overdue books that were returned will be removed by the library staff when a patron asks for it.
The policy doesn’t affect fees for lost or damaged items, and library patrons will still be responsible for returning checked-out materials.
“We want to get library materials into as many peoples’ hands as possible and overdue fines create a barrier to access,” library director Chris Barnickel said in the release. “We are pleased to join a growing number of California libraries that are eliminating overdue fines.”
For more information, contact your local library branch. A directory can be found at slolibrary.org.
This story was originally published January 22, 2019 at 1:28 PM.
