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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Shaffi

Peterborough libraries offer amnesty on fines to recover 22,000 missing books

Many libraries are keen to get people back through the doors.
Many libraries are keen to get people back through the doors. Photograph: Brian A Jackson/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Libraries in Peterborough are holding a fine amnesty to try to recover 22,000 missing books.

The service, which runs 10 libraries across the area, will not fine anyone for returning overdue books and will clear accounts of debt.

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