All public library locations in Calgary will be moving to a fine-free model to help service residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
The library announced on Wednesday that all locations will become fine-free as of July 1, with all exiting fees being waved. “Removing barriers and ensuring that all Calgarians, especially children, are not held back from benefitting from the library is the right thing to do,” Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said in a news release on Wednesday. “I would like to applaud Calgary Public Library for taking this bold step to help Calgarians during a time when the cost of a library fine could determine if you can get the services and resources you need.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest