The Broad Channel Library "New Chapter" Program

The Broad Channel Library

A program called the "New Chapter" that started on Thursday will forgive fines on overdue library books for patrons under age 18 at the Broad Channel Library.

Fees on lost books and DVDs will also be forgiven. The initiative is meant to invite back those young readers whose accounts have been blocked due to overdue fees of $15 or more.

The fee forgiveness runs between now and Oct. 31.

If you have a youngster in the household who has been avoiding the library because of outstanding fines, have him or her gather up all their outstanding books, DVDs and magazines and return them to the Broad Channel Library and speak to one of the librarians in order to take advantage of this "New Chapter" program before October 31st.