Great River Regional Library is pleased to introduce Fines Forgiveness Week – a week dedicated to eliminating fines and reinstating full library use privileges.
How it works: patrons simply visit their library between Saturday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 22, and work with their librarian to review and eliminate their fines and penalties.
That’s all there is to it.
We’ll accept your lost materials – no matter how long it’s been or if they’ve been damaged. Your fines will be forgiven, whether old or new.
Some exclusions do apply to other kinds of charges. The most important thing? If you’re not sure if your situation fits within the rules of the Fines Forgiveness Event, go to the library and talk with your librarian.
We want to make the library a place for everyone – even people who have been worrying about their fines or lost materials.
We’re here to help you wipe the slate clean and get back to using the library. Situations will be looked at on a case-by-case basis. Don’t let your situation make you anxious about going to the library.
Tell your friends and family – maybe they’ve got outstanding fines or materials you don’t know about!
Fines may only be forgiven through an in-person visit to the library. Visit griver.org/locations, to locate and contact your branch of GRRL.