Late Fines Community Feedback

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on fines at Whitinsville Social Library.

Fine Free Fridays started on October 14, 2022 and runs through December 31, 2023. On Fridays people can return items from any library to WSL and the late fines are forgiven. Late fines on materials for children and teens were eliminated in December 2021. Patrons are still responsible for paying the replacement cost on items that are lost, damaged, or never returned.

Whitinsville Social Library belongs to a large consortium of public libraries in central and western Massachusetts called CWMARS. Out of the 158 libraries in that group, 16 charge late fines on their items including WSL.

The Whitinsville Social Library Board of Trustees are in charge of voting and approving all policies for the library - including late fines. The library's operating budget does not depend on the revenue generated from late fines.

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Did you know that all items for babies, children, and teens are late fine free at Whitinsville Social Library? *

Yes

Do you think late fines incentivize you and/or your family to return items before/on their due date?

For reference: overdue fines on adult books are 10 cents a day with the fine stopping at $3. *

Yes

Did you return any overdue items on Fridays while the library was running Fine Free Friday? *

Yes

Now that I know about it I will

Would you be more likely to use the library and/or borrow more items if late fines on adult materials were eliminated? *

Yes, my usage would go up

No, my usage wouldn't change

Please share any other thoughts you have on late fines, Fine Free Friday, or how fines make you feel about using the library and its resources.

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