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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) is thrilled to announce they are no longer charging late fines for the majority of library materials. Plus, previously charged late fines have been removed from all library accounts.

CPL is joining the growing number of libraries in the U.S. by eliminating fines on overdue library materials with its new campaign – “Your Library. Read. De-Fined.”

CPL is turning the word “redefine” into a call to action: check out books from your library, and read without the worry of overdue fines.

“In many ways, we are catching up with the fine-free trend,”

“Research has shown for years that eliminating overdue fines does not negatively impact libraries. In fact, libraries who go fine free see an increase in library users, che

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