<p>Multnomah County Library announced Wednesday that it will no longer charge late fees on library materials. Effective immediately, it will also clear all existing fines and restore access to accounts that have been blocked because of late fees.</p>

Multnomah County Library announced Wednesday that it will no longer charge late fees on library materials. Effective immediately, it will also clear all existing fines and restore access to accounts that have been blocked because of late fees.

<p>Multnomah County Library announced Wednesday that it will no longer charge late fees on library materials.&nbsp;Effective immediately, it will also clear all existing fines and restore access to accounts that have been blocked because of late fees.</p>

Multnomah County Library Director On How Late Fees Perpetuate Inequality

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Multnomah County Library Director On How Late Fees Perpetuate Inequality

Multnomah County Library Director On How Late Fees Perpetuate Inequality