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September 20th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
I love that you are having Teen Fine Waver for Teen Read week. But I think that the Adults almost need Adult Fine waver Week Also, maybe for Hot reads Cold Nights? I think children have no pride so they will come to the library no mater what. Adults on the other hand will quit coming all togeather so they arn’t embaressed because of the fine . So have mercy on the Adults too please..thanks
September 21st, 2007 at 11:00 am
Crystal,
Thank you for your comments about the Teen Fine Waiver program. We have not discussed an adult fine waiver week as in the past year we have added an option for library customers to be sent an electronic notice when items are due, which has helped bring materials back on time. I certainly understand that there could be circumstances for adults when a large fine might be an embarrassment. Staff is always willing to work with people in these situations as we want everyone to use the library free of any embarrassment. Melissa
October 1st, 2007 at 7:30 pm
In the same sentiment Crystal brings up, I was wondering if there will be a program that will waive fines for younger children? I have many children and I often need to check out many books at a time. This often makes the fine really large if I return them late all together. I also go to more than one library and I’ve noticed that other libraries, such as St. Paul has more lenient fine policies on children’s items. Would a waiver ever be considered for younger children also?
October 11th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Faye,
I understand the fees on younger childrens book and will ask our youth services librarians to look into the “lenient” fine policy at St. Paul Public. Again you can always work with library staff on these issues. thanks for your comments. M
November 28th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Personally, as an adult, I do not have a problem paying a fine considering that it was my responsibility to renew or return. Having said that, with the library being such a wonderful, free public service, I mostly look at my fines as a donation. Very little of our tax dollars go to the public library system anyway. Looking at it that way helps me ease my guilty, overdue conscience.
February 9th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I was excited to see a cart and flyer at the Chaska Library with book candidates for the Maude Hart Lovelace awards. My children were excited to check out some of the books that they haven’t read, since these are highly recommended books. We have enjoyed the Shredderman books by Wendelin Van Draanen and several other books. One book though, gives me concern because of the profanity that seems to be in every chapter. The book is Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery by John Feinstein. It is an engaging book combining mystery with sports, but the profanity (which is spoken by the junior high boy) makes the book an unworthy candidate for this award. Even more upsetting is the fact that it’s listed not only for the teenage section, but also for the children’s section. As I read the book to my son, I can skip over the offensive words, but this doesn’t excuse the authors choice to include such profanity. Maude Hart Lovelace was an excellent author whose books were written for children of all ages. Society may have changed, but when authors include such language in their books they actually encourage children to use profanity (even if it was never their intent to do so). I would suggest reviewing the guidelines that as used when selecting books for such awards. Thank you
February 25th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Erin,
Thank you for your comments on paying fines. The library has the ability to notify you via e-mail before your items are due thus you are able to avoid paying any fines-you can renew items online. If you have not signed up for this service do so the next time you visit a Carver County Library. I use this feature myself and it is terrific, Melissa
May 29th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Thank you for your comments. The Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award is a children’s choice book award. Its purpose is to encourage recreational reading among school age children.
The books on the nominee reading lists are selected by the Maud Hart Lovelace Selection Committee. Nominated titles are works of fiction of recognized quality selected by independent regional reading groups.
For read more about the award and contact information to voice your concerns please go to http://www.maudhartlovelace.org