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West Fargo Public Library waives existing fines and goes fine free

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Public Library will no longer be charging fines for overdue materials. Additionally, all existing overdue fines will be forgiven. Patrons should see the fines disappear in their accounts within the next few weeks. Library Director Carissa Hansen said, “Under this new policy, patrons with overdue items won’t be turned away due to financial circumstances. This…
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Fargo Library Eliminating Late Fines For Kids

The library's policy change takes effect Monday.
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ The Fargo Public Library is eliminating overdue fines for all children’s materials in an effort to increase literacy. Library officials said Monday that research shows doing away with fines encourages children to check out more items and that materials are usually returned on time. The library’s policy change takes effect Monday. People will still be charged…