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We Are Fine Free
The Trustees of the Jones Library have voted to eliminate fines on all materials circulated through the Jones Library. We believe that eliminating fines makes our materials and services more accessible to our community and creates a more equitable library system for Amherst.
Effective August 17, 2019, the Jones Library and branches have eliminated overdue fines for all library patrons. This move ensures that our public library continues to meet its mission to “be a community hub to a diverse population of Amherst residents, where books are celebrated and all members of the community can enhance their educational, cultural, and lifelong learning pursuits.”
All outstanding overdue fines will be cleared from all patron records. No exceptions, no questions.
Effective August 17, 2019, the Jones Library and branches have eliminated overdue fines for all library patrons. This move ensures that our public library continues to meet its mission to “be a community hub to a diverse population of Amherst residents, where books are celebrated and all members of the community can enhance their educational, cultural, and lifelong learning pursuits.”
All outstanding overdue fines will be cleared from all patron records. No exceptions, no questions.
- Why eliminate fines?
- What happens if I don’t bring materials back by the due date?
- What if materials don’t come back?
- Has the library eliminated replacement fees?
- Will it take longer to fulfill holds?
- How will the library replace revenue from fines?
- What about other libraries’ materials?
- I liked paying fines! How can I support the Jones Library now?
- Do you have a question not answered here?
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From all of us here at the Library, we thank you for your continued patronage and support.
Contact Us
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Jones Library
43 Amity Street
Amherst, MA 01002Map & Directions
(via Google Maps)If you have questions about borrowing, please call our Circulation Desk at: 413-259-3092
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Munson Memorial Library
1046 South East Street
Amherst, MA 01002Map & Directions
(via Google Maps)Phone: 413-259-3095
Email: munson@joneslibrary.org -
North Amherst Library
Temporary Location
81 Cowls Road (Mill District)
Amherst, MA 01002Historic Building
Closed for Renovation
8 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002Map & Directions
(via Google Maps)Phone: 413-259-3099
Email: north@joneslibrary.org