More Deets On Kansas City Public Library Finally Dropping Late Fees

Roundup article on this recent move that brings the library up to date and hopes to encourage more people to use this public resource amid the digital Internets era. Take a look:

Overdue Books? No Worries, Soon The Kansas City Public Library Will No Longer Charge You

The Kansas City Public Library is doing away with fees for overdue materials starting July 1. Library representatives announced they will also forgive any previously-incurred late fees. The move is part of an effort to increase library traffic by removing one obstacle that keeps patrons from returning to the library.

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  1. Why should they pursue late fees with the windfall from the property tax reaming just crammed up everyone's ass?

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  2. Still not sure how this is going to keep riffraff from stealing books, etc. and selling them to used book stores for some quick cash.

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  3. Yes Yes drop late fees. Guess who picks up the tab for irresponsible people and thieves ?????? Watch the library die! No books, No people!

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  4. But Sly James said all young people care about is having an internet connection.

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  5. TOP PHOTO -- CONSERVATIVE POLICIES OVERDUE IN KCMO

    Mayor-elect Lucas brokers deal decriminalizing library book theft!!!

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  6. Has it occurred to anyone at the library that this will create longer wait times for books? What's the motivation to return a book in a timely manner if there are no late fees?

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