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Oops! Mistakes Happen - Before You Pay, Find a Different Way

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Read Away Your Fines

You can eliminate your late fines by reading. Attend an approved program to have $5 deducted for every 15 minutes you read or are read to. For Youth Under 18

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Volunteer Away Your Fines

Do you have library fines you want to clear? By volunteering, you can eliminate your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour. For All Ages

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Book Replacement Program

Lost a library book? Replace your lost book with a new and unused book as payment. Bring the book to your local library and have your fees cleared. For All Ages.