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New program helps kids reduce library card fines
January 10, 2007
Contact:
- Katie O'Dell, Reading Promotions, 503.988.6002
PORTLAND, OR – Multnomah County Library is helping young people "read off" their library fines with the Clean Up Your Library Card campaign.
During January and February 2007, youth through age 17 may sign up to participate in the campaign at any Multnomah County library. Participants track their reading, subtracting $1 from their library card charges for each 15 minutes of reading initialed by a parent or teacher.
Participants also receive tips on how to successfully manage their library cards.
"Thirteen percent of youth cardholders have $20 or more in charges on their library cards and have had their borrowing privileges suspended," said campaign coordinator Katie O'Dell. "The Clean Up Your Library Card campaign will help ensure that young readers have access to library materials."
To find out how much you owe in library charges, visit "My account" or ask at your neighborhood library.
The Clean Up Your Library Card campaign is made possible by generous contributions to The Library Foundation.