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Local Libraries to Wave Late Fees this Week

It's amnesty week at the county libraries, which means no late fees on overdue books.

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If you are anything like me, you singlehandedly fund the Orange County Library system via late fees.

But don’t despair – this week was made for us hapless bookworms who can’t keep due dates straight. It’s amnesty week at county libraries. Return any overdue books between today and Saturday, and all will be forgiven, or, at least, all fees associated with overdue books returned this week will be waived – I can’t guarantee that you won’t get a stern stare from your local librarian.

There are two county libraries in Seal Beach and Rossmoor:

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