San Diego Public Library offers fee amnesty for youths through 'Fresh Start'

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The San Diego Public Library has started a program offering one-time forgiveness for young people who have had their accounts suspended for unreturned items, it was announced Wednesday.

The Fresh Start program launched this week will erase any past debts owed by SDPL library card holders under the age of 18 and lift suspensions on those accounts, a city statement read.

"The Library Foundation SD and our supporters are committed to taking steps to remove barriers that ensure equal access to the life-changing impact of the library," Library Foundation SD CEO Patrick Stewart said."We are proud to support the Fresh Start Program and increase library access for young people."

 

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