Attention book lovers of Stone! If you’ve been harbouring overdue library books, now is the time to bring them back home to Stone Library. As of July, the late return fees, which had been put on pause during the Covid-19 pandemic, will be making a comeback.
If you don’t make the deadline, you might be pleased to hear that they’re sticking to the 2020 prices, and the age limit for these charges has been bumped up from 16 to 18.
Don’t forget; you can dodge these costs by renewing your books before their due date. Every library member can request a PIN to access their library account online or via the Staffordshire Libraries, Your Library App. If tech isn’t your cup of tea, you can always ring Stone Library, call the 24-hour renewal line, or set up a reminder email on your account.
Victoria Wilson, the Cabinet Member responsible for libraries at Staffordshire County Council, shared her delight:
“It’s great to see the number of visits to our libraries on the rise again following the disruption and changes because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s lovely to have people back in using all the wonderful resources and groups in our libraries, many of which are free. Our libraries continue to be hubs in our local communities providing access to valuable services and activities.”
For those of you who’ve got books borrowed from before March 2020, there’s a fines amnesty throughout the month of June. So, if you return those long-overdue books, any charges will be waived. Remember, there are plenty of ways to avoid any late return charges in the future, so have a chat with a library staff member next time you’re in.
Staffordshire libraries offer free access to over one million books, a plethora of e-books and e-audio, as well as a wealth of authoritative online resources, including the Complete Business Reference Advisor (COBRA). And let’s not forget the free access to library computers and the handy business start-up areas brimming with helpful information on setting up a business or becoming self-employed.
For more information, visit Stone library, or check out Staffordshire libraries online. Remember, folks, books are made to be read, not hoarded.
