St. Joseph County Public Library going fine free
Posted: Dec 20, 2021 12:15 PM EST
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – The St. Joseph County Public Library will no longer be charging late fees for overdue materials beginning on January 1, 2022.
The library is making the change to increase access and eliminate financial barriers for the community.
Fines often have a larger impact on people who have trouble affording them, the library said.
In addition to going fine free, the library is also waiving preexisting late fees for all library accounts.
The library will also no longer be charging DVD rental fees.
