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1. www.msn.com › en-us › newsFine Free: Ames Public Library finds success with 'no late ...

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   A hidden secret to that sustained success is the facility's decision to eliminate late fees in 2020. The library belives the decision to stop charging for overdue books has increased...

2. www.amespubliclibrary.org › FineFreeWe're Now Fine Free | Ames Public Library

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   Fines and fees make up less than 2% of the Library’s operating budget, and only a portion of that is overdue fines. The Library Board of Trustees, Director, and Staff feel that the benefits of going Fine Free far outweigh the loss of revenue and have adjusted the budget to accommodate the change.

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   Will libraries get rid of late fees in 2020?

   • This trend is growing in both libraries in major cities, such as Los Angeles, which will get rid of late fees starting in spring 2020, and smaller communities. In December, The Free Library of Philadelphia voted to eliminate fines for overdue items, although lost items will still require payment for replacement.

   Why many libraries are eliminating late fees - Forbes

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   How much is a library fine?

   • Library fines can creep up suddenly – hold onto a book for too long, and you can face at least $10 or $15 in late fees. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to block someone’s access to books, the internet and the myriad other materials and programs public libraries offer.

   Libraries are getting rid of late fees. Here’s why that’s a ... - CNN

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   Should libraries get rid of fines and fees?

   • Andy Woodworth, a librarian in New Jersey who runs the advocacy website End Library Fines, said that getting rid of library fines and fees is in keeping with the mission of libraries as community pillars that champion equitable access – they’re not meant to be exclusive, punishing places.

   Libraries are getting rid of late fees. Here’s why that’s a ... - CNN

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   Do libraries charge late fees for children?

   • Before it dropped all fees, one in five blocked cards belonged to children under 14, according to the Chicago Public Library. Now, even some libraries that haven’t gotten rid of all fees often don’t charge late fees for books or other materials for children.

   Libraries are getting rid of late fees. Here’s why that’s a ... - CNN

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4. www.amestrib.com › story › newsA matter of equity and access: Ames Public Library goes fine free

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   Dec 30, 2020 · The Waterloo and Cedar Falls libraries nixed late fees on the first day of 2020. “Overdue fines do not turn irresponsible patrons into responsible ones," stated a January 2019 report by the San Francisco Public Library, which the Ames library referenced in announcing the change, "they only distinguish between patrons who can afford to pay for ...

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5. www.cnn.com › 2021/10/07 › usLibraries are getting rid of late fees. Here’s why that’s a ...

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   Oct 7, 2021 · CNN — Library fines can creep up suddenly – hold onto a book for too long, and you can face at least $10 or $15 in late fees. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to block someone’s...

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   Oct 7, 2021 · By Scottie Andrew, CNN. Library fines can creep up suddenly — hold onto a book for too long, and you can face at least $10 or $15 in late fees. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to block...

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   Oct 7, 2021 · By CNN Newsource. Published October 7, 2021 10:16 AM. Share on Linkedin. By Scottie Andrew, CNN. Library fines can creep up suddenly — hold onto a book for too long, and you can face at least...

8. www.amespubliclibrary.org › media › documentAnnualReport-2020-2021-AttackOfThePhotos - Ames Public Library

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   The COVID-19 pandemic meant many changes for library services. Ames Public Library went from lobby-only service July 1, 2020; back to curbside service late November through February; then back to lobby service before returning to full library access in mid-March, 2021. Events were presented outdoors or online through summer