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 ...

This month, Food for Fines at FIU Libraries gives borrowers a break. The annual tradition offers students the chance to absolve their fines while donating to a worthy cause. Library fines, although ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – A local library ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Overdue library fines will now be a thing of the past for Chicago residents. Starting Tuesday, October 1, the Chicago Public Library will eliminate overdue fines for all CPL-owned ...

Beginning June 1, the Greenfield Public Library will eliminate overdue fines on most materials. The library’s overdue fines previously accounted for just 0.0006% of its annual budget. Patrons are ...

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 ...

PHOENIX — Say goodbye to overdue fines. The Glendale Public Library will now let readers who take too long to return their books off the hook. Interim Chief Librarian Dawn Ferro said this decision ...

COOS BAY — The week of June 13-17, 2016, Coos Bay Public Library will offer a "food for fines" opportunity. Overdue, undamaged materials — including books, DVDs, and CDs — can be returned to the ...

The Burlington County Library System is eliminating most overdue fines starting July 1 in a move aimed at promoting equity and increasing access to library services and resources, especially for ...

Shreve Memorial Library’s Annual Food for Thought Amnesty Days food drive is back! Now through December 20, you can trade your overdue fines and fees for nonperishable food items, all to benefit the ...