MENTONE — In late 2019 the Bell Memorial Public Library Board began discussing the merits of no longer issuing fines for overdue materials.  The initial intent of fines was to encourage the return of Library materials so that others could enjoy those materials as well, said a news release from the Bell Memorial Public Library. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is getting closer to eliminating overdue book fines. Assistant Director Joni Brookins told the library’s board of trustees on Monday, Aug. 13 that going “fine-free” is a trend that will help the facility boost its public relations. “When we figured it out, this only accounted for about 1.7 …read more.