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New Year, New Rules! LPL has joined the growing number of libraries across the United States that are going fine free! Bring back your overdue books, movies, audiobooks, magazines and music to borrow more. Enjoy! Why is the library going fine free? Our goal is to ensure that patrons are able to access all the books and services the library has to offer. - The risk of incurring overdue fines can prevent some patrons, especially children, from checking out books and other materials.
- Libraries across the country have reported that patrons are returning to the library after going fine free. Chicago Public Library had over 400 card renewals!
How does fine free work? You are still responsible for bringing materials back. Being fine free means that the library will no longer charge a daily fine for most overdue materials. - Your account will be suspended if you don't return itmes in billed status or if unpaid fines and fee exceed $10.
- Replacement fees will still be charged for library items that are lost or damaged. All borrowing privileges will be suspended until the item is either returned or paid for.
- Overdue fines will continue to be charged on high-demand collections that have limited selections: Video Games, Playaway Views, Launchpads, eReaders, Children’s Kits, Museum Passes, and Equipment & Gadgets.
Have existing overdue fines? Please speak to a staff member at the Circulation Desk. Isn't the library going to miss the revenue? Library fines make up about one-tenth of one percent of the overall budget; LPL does not rely on overdue fines to run the library. - Over the years, we've lowered fines and added auto-renewal, which has already led to a large reduction in fine revenues.
- Chicago Public Library saw a 240% increase in return of materials within three weeks of going fine free!
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953(631) 924-6400longwoodlibrary.org |
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