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The Horicon Public Library Board announces the Library is now totally fine-free. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting economic stress placed on our community, the Library has advanced its timeline towards making the Library equitably accessible for all our patrons. Effective Monday, May 11, 2020, the Library will no longer charge fines on materials checked out of the Library. This also applies to items borrowed from our Monarch member libraries as well.
The Horicon Public Library Board feels it is their duty and responsibility to encourage and foster a love of reading and learning. As addressed in the American Library Association Resolution 2018-2019 ALA CD# 38, charging overdue fines is in direct conflict with that goal, discouraging use of the Library.
As part of our implementation, we are also waiving all past overdue fines on materials charged at HPL. Charges for lost or damaged items and ancillary fees (copies, faxes, etc.) will still apply.
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The Library is for our whole community, and we hope this change allows all community members to freely take advantage of all we have to offer for your educational, entertainment, and inspirational needs.