That overdue library book may soon cost you a little more. The Seattle Public Library is considering a hike in fines to help offset its budget woes. Here’s a look at some of the proposed fines:
- The daily fine for an overdue book, CD, or DVD would change from 15 cents a day to 25 cents a day.
- The daily fine for an overdue interlibrary loan (an item borrowed from outside The Seattle Public Library) would change from 25 cents a day to $1 a day.
- The daily fine for an overdue reference resource would change from 15 cents a day to $1 a day.
The Library Board will take public comment on the proposed changes at its 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 meeting at the Central Library on 4th Avenue.
These sound completely appropriate to me; I’ve often wondered why late fees aren’t higher, in fact! It is an entirely avoidable surcharge to boot, so people who don’t like the higher fees can avoid them by being timely.