Overdue Fines? Not Anymore!
Starting June 1, VPL will no longer be charging overdue fines on all VPL material. Any outstanding late charges will be removed from borrowers’ accounts. Eliminating overdue fines is another way VPL is helping to address affordability in Vancouver.
Effective June 1, 2022
- Overdue fines are eliminated for all VPL items, including Fast Reads, Quick Views, musical instruments and interlibrary loans
- Existing overdue fines will be cleared from your account through an automated process. No action is required but it may take a few weeks to update all accounts
- You will receive additional reminder notifications (by phone or email) to return overdue materials
- If an item is not returned within 23 days of its due date, the cardholder will have a lost item charge attached to their account. When the item is returned, this charge will be removed
All other fees and charges remain unchanged. Go to our Limits, Holds and Charges page for up-to-date details. Email, call (604-331-3670) or speak to staff if you have any questions about this service change or about fines on your account.
Why is VPL eliminating overdue fines/late charges?
Why is VPL eliminating overdue fines/late charges?
- Fines can impact anyone at any time, for many reasons. VPL is for everyone and we don't want fines to be a barrier.
- Library fines disproportionately affect those who need the library the most. By eliminating overdue fines, VPL will ensure that critical library services are available to everyone regardless of their socio-economic status.
- Removing overdue charges will reconnect people with their library and keep library services accessible and affordable for all.
If you still want to pay your fines, consider "paying it forward" and make a donation to the VPL Foundation.
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