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Fines Forgiveness



Apply for Fines Forgiveness
You may make a request for forgiveness of overdue fines (not including lost material replacement fees) by applying to the Chief Librarian and explaining your circumstances. Please include:
- Full name
- Contact information (e-mail and/or phone)
- Library card number
- A brief explanation of your circumstances
This information can be submitted:
- Using a paper form, at the front desk when we are open.
- By e-mail to Joe Zelwietro, Chief Librarian: chieflib@princerupertlibrary.ca
Children and Teens: Read Away Your Fines
Children and teens (K-12) using their own cards may read away their overdue fines (not including lost material replacement fees) in the library (when we are open), at the rate of $1 per 15 minutes of reading (consequently, $4 per hour). Just sign up at the front desk.