County approves library fine‑forgiveness week during National Library Week

Apr 14, 2026

The commissioners approved a fine‑forgiveness week for the county library during National Library Week to clear small fines and encourage participation in summer reading; library staff said the program recovered about $300 last year and excludes lost or damaged items.

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Nancy, representing the county library, proposed repeating a fine‑forgiveness week for National Library Week (April 19–25) to allow patrons to clear minor fines and return to full participation in programs such as the summer reading program. She said the library forgave about $300 in fines last year and that the program applies only to fines and fees, not lost or damaged materials.

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