Canyon Libraries Eliminates Fees on Late books.

Libraries in Canyon are now a fine-free zone to help eliminate any barriers between the library and residents.

Since the decision was made, a few thousand dollars’ worth of fines was eliminated on books.

Residents will still be charged a fee in books are lost or damaged.

Books more than 30 days overdue will be considered lost but residents will be able to bring them back if they are in good condition.

“If someone owes money, they could be embarrassed. We certainly don’t want that,” said Janice Doan, Director of the Canyon Area Library. “We want to help them come in, return their book, and check out another book.”

The library has seen an increase in people coming in and hopes this initiative will allow residents to keep reading.