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No More Fines for Overdue Library Books for Youths in Boston

Matthew McDonald

Youth library card holders will no longer have to pay fines to Boston public libraries for overdue books starting Friday, November 1, the mayor's office has announced.

"Youth card holders will not face monetary penalties for returning books late, although they will still be required to return any overdue books in order to check out additional materials. While youth card holders will no longer incur fines for late returns, they will still be responsible for replacement costs if a book is lost or not returned," Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's press office said in a written statement.

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Wanted:  Youth Poet Laureate for Boston

Matthew McDonald

Boston's mayor is looking for a Youth Poet Laureate for the state's largest city.

The position, which has never existed before, would "be an advocate for poetry, language, and the arts," according to a written statement released this week by Mayor Marty Walsh's press office.

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