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Library Eliminates Fines and Receives More than $400,000 Worth of Returns

Going fine-free can pay off—just ask Houston (Texas) Public Library (HPL). In January, Houston City Council voted to eliminate fines at HPL to encourage residents to use the library after seeing a decline in users. HPL held an amnesty period from January 18 to February 17 to allow users to return overdue books and materials […]

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