City of Rochester
News Release
Library Fines Elimination Program Wins Award
(Friday, Oct. 13, 2017) – The Rochester Public Library
has been recognized by the New York State Regents Advisory Council for its
library fines elimination program, Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced today.
“A little over a year ago we eliminated library fines for
children and teen materials at City branches of the Rochester Public Library,
and as a result more children are using the library,” Mayor Warren said. “I
would like to thank the New York State Board of Regents for recognizing our
program, which has led to an increase in library cards being issued and books
being circulated. Our libraries are pillars in our neighborhoods, and by
helping them thrive, we are creating not only better educational opportunities,
but more jobs and safer and more vibrant neighborhoods.”
The Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award is given
by the Regents each year to recognize the achievements of libraries and library
consortia in New York State. Named after the late Joseph F. Shubert, former
State Librarian, the Award honors libraries or library consortia that have
taken significant steps within the past two years to improve the quality of
library service to users.
The award includes a gift of $1,000, funded by the
Friends of the New York State Library. The funds will go to the Library
Foundation.