Calgary Public Library forgiving and removing fines for overdue materials

In an effort to make the Calgary Public Library more accessible, fines for overdue materials are being removed and forgiven.   The work to forgive all current fines is expected to be completed by July 1. “I would like to applaud Calgary Public Library for taking this bold step to help Calgarians during a time when the cost of a library fine could determine if you can get the services and resources you need,” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi in a statement. “Removing barriers and e