Another Library Ends Fines For Overdue Books To Boost Access

CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — Another Ohio library is moving to a fine-free system, becoming part of a national trend of dropping fines to eliminate barriers to library access.
The Geauga County Public Library in northeastern Ohio will eliminate overdue fines beginning Wednesday except for telescopes, new video games and Blu-Ray DVDs, The News-Herald reported this week. Rather than amassing fines, borrowers will have their cards blocked 21 days after the due date. Returning the overdue items unbloc