The Fine Print on Fines: A Library's Bold Experiment The Concord Public Library in New Hampshire recently announced a year long amnesty on overdue fines.
This decision to forgive debt has had an unexpected consequence: a 19th century magazine was returned after being 132 years overdue, sparking amusement and curiosity.
A $12,055 fine for a single item is staggering, especially considering it could buy an entire collection of books.