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Libraries in Dumfries, Woodbridge, Dale City, Manassas, Haymarket, and Montclair will no longer charge fees or fines when residents fail to return items on time, according to a release from the Prince William County government. (Shutterstock)
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA Prince William Public Libraries will go fine-free starting on July 1, 2021. Patrons will still be responsible for paying for lost or stolen items, but all fines and fees will be removed from accounts after past-due items are returned.
The library system said that the change intends to remove barriers to accessing the library s services. In a news release, officials noted that fines most affect people with limited resources.
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