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Clive Library reports fewer blocked patrons after fine-free policy; staff to reconcile checkout figures
Summary
Library staff presented 2025 data on the library's fine-free policy (launched 2022): blocked cardholders dropped from ~1,400 preprogram to 331, overall fees paid increased, hold pickup times rose slightly due to supply-chain and renovation impacts, and mailed overdue notices recovered large numbers of materials; staff will reconcile a discrepancy in 2025 checkout totals.
Stephanie, a City of Clive library presenter, summarized the library's fine-free program results through calendar year 2025 and answered council questions.
Key data and findings presented: fewer blocked patrons (down from about 1,400 to 331) following the 2022 fine-free policy; total fees collected rose because patrons pay replacement costs without overdue fines; yearly physical checkouts dropped in 2024'25 because of renovation and road-access issues but…
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