Cleveland Public Library's 'Fresh Start' Fine-Forgiveness Program

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The two parts of the program
• Patrons can return overdue books and materials to any branch between September 1 and September 30 free of fines, no questions asked. 
• Patrons owing fines on previously returned materials can pay 50% of the balance and the remaining 50% will be forgiven. 

Why the program was initiated.
• The goal of this initiative is to promote the return of much needed library materials and to prepare patrons for a materials recovery program that is set to begin in October. 
• The materials recovery program is being adopted as a way to recover lost materials that perhaps could not be replaced due to drastic budget cuts within the library