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We get it. Life can get in the way, and library materials are suddenly overdue, with fines building.

Beginning Nov. 1 the Lake Wales Public Library no longer charges daily overdue fines on their materials. Existing overdue fines will be removed from Lake Wales' materials.

The library's goal is to provide full access to their books, movies, magazines, electronic resources and services without undue financial hardships to valued customers.

Recognizing the financial barriers overdue fines can sometimes cause, the Lake Wales Library Board approved the elimination of overdue fines at their S...