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If late fines are preventing you from going to the Vancouver Public Library, you’re in luck.
Starting Monday and continuing to June 27, the library is offering fine forgiveness to anyone affected by library fines, including those with blocked library cards.
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In a news release Thursday, the library said more than 70,000 patrons are impacted by fines and one in ten have lost their ability to borrow material due to fines.
The program will take place from June 14 to 27. Library patrons simply call, visit online, or visit a VPL branch to have their late fees forgiven. Outstanding fines will be erased no matter how large they are. The only exceptions are costs associated with interlibrary loans and fees for visitors or subscription cards.
The library says that more than 70,000 patrons are impacted by fines. One in 10 of those individuals has lost their ability to borrow books.
Once a VPL patron reaches $10 in fines, their borrowing privileges are suspended. The campaign also aims to raise awareness of the social impact of library fines, especially for residents of lower incomes.