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If you currently have fines, they will be forgiven. (Shutterstock)
SAN LEANDRO, CA — The City of San Leandro Library is joining a national trend by permanently eliminating overdue fines and offering a one-time overdue fine amnesty by waiving outstanding fines.
The library's proposal was approved Monday by the City Council and took effect immediately.
"By eliminating overdue fines, the Library will remove financial barriers and restrictions, making the San Leandro Public Library a more equitable place for all of its members," officials said in a news release. "Library members will still be expected to return library materials on time and will be billed for lost or damaged items."