Library Fines

• Westmount library eliminates late fees to encourage more borrowing

  The Westmount Public Library is eliminating late fees for borrowing books in a bid to encourage reading and more people using the library.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
  
• Toronto Public Library eliminates late fees for everyone

  Toronto Public Library said it is getting rid of late fees to remove a 'barrier to access' and make the library 'more welcoming to all Torontonians.'

  Education

  Mar 31, 2022
  
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• Winnipeg councillor calls for elimination of overdue fines at city libraries

  Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry) said library fees can be a barrier to access that primarily affects young people and low-income households, especially with children.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2020
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• Wilderness survival book borrowed in 1977 is finally returned to Vancouver Island library

  The book was returned anonymously more than 40 years after it was first checked out.

  Mar 16, 2019
• Saskatoon Public Library offers readers chance to erase fines by visiting

  Readers will get the chance to erase their fines between April 11 and July 31 through a program with the Saskatoon Public Library.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2018