Denbighshire’s Library service has announced it is scrapping traditional library book fines – and will launch a drive to encourage more people to visit their local library.
The fines announcement was made yesterday to coincide with National Libraries Week 2022 where there is a focus on people using their libraries to continue lifelong learning.
All historic fines have been cancelled and library users who may have books at home that are past their due date can return them to their local library without fear or worry.
Councillor Emrys Wynne, Cabinet Lead Member for
Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage, said: “Getting rid of our fines system is
definitely the way forward. It’s an old and dated system and is perceived as
being a significant barrier to library use. This has an impact on people being
able to access free resources and facilities to support their literacy,
learning, skills and wellbeing.
“Now that services have returned to normality
following Covid, it’s given us a great opportunity to rebuild the physical in-person
library offer and encourage people to visit and use their local library and its
wide range of services.
“Fines are very much a thing of the past and people
can return books without any fear or worry, especially in the current climate
around costs of living. Our teams in libraries will be delighted to see more
people coming through the doors and accessing the wealth of free information
and events available to them."
Replacement charges will remain for items which are
not returned. These are different to fines and are levied when an item is
either not returned, lost or damaged by the borrower.
* Visit www.denbighshire.gov.uk/libraries
to find out more about all of the services and activities that Denbighshire
Libraries have to offer throughout the year to engage our diverse community.
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