Lambton County Library will join hundreds of libraries across North America and will stop charging fines on overdue library materials starting March 1st.
Fines will stop accruing and all existing fines will be removed from library card holder accounts on March 1st.
Patrons will still be responsible for returning library items on time and fees charged for lost or damaged materials will still apply. Items that are not returned will be considered lost 30 days after an item’s due date, and borrowers will be charged replacement fees for those items.
The Library eliminated fines on children’s materials in March of 2020 in an effort to ensure that children have access to library materials at an early age to build literacy skills that will benefit them for life.
