San Diego Public Library launches "Fresh Start" program, forgiving debt for 18 and under with suspended library accounts.

San Diego Public Library launched the "Fresh Start" program this week, offering one-time debt forgiveness for youths under 18 whose library accounts were suspended due to unreturned items. Over 2,770 young people had their accounts suspended. The library aims to make library access available to all, regardless of circumstances, and the program builds on the 2018 elimination of fines and fees.

April 17, 2024
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