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Library amnesty
11:21am Friday 1st February 2008
LIBRARY users in Cumbria who have forgotten to return library books, CDs and DVDs are to be let off paying fines during a special amnesty.
Beginning on Wednesday (February 6), the ten-day amnesty will allow people to return all items, no matter how long overdue, to Cumbria County Council libraries without incurring a penalty.
Fines are being dropped as part of a special customer appreciation event to mark the National Year of Reading. The celebration of reading aims to help build a national passion for reading for children and adults.
Coun Gary Strong, CCC's cabinet member for community development and safety, said: "This is an ideal opportunity for forgetful library goers to sift through cupboards and look under beds for overdue items - without fear of being hit in the pocket."
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