Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy believes that all children deserve to experience both the joy of reading and the lifelong benefits that early literacy brings; therefore, we call upon public libraries to eliminate late fines and critically examine other fee structures that prevent all families from accessing these essential literacy opportunities.

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Resources

Fine Free Libraries Map

Fine Free Ambassadors Toolkit