Wiping library fines encourages teen reading

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Good news for the libraries in our capital city. Wellington has seen a 48 percent increase in teenagers using library cards since the scrapping of late fees. Last year Wellington City Councillors voted unanimously to wipe more than half a million dollars worth of overdue library charges and scrap the fees altogether. Councillor Rebecca Matthews, who introduced the amendment speaks to Jesse.