RALEIGH, N.C. – Wake County Public Libraries are no longer charging late fees.

Affective January 2, 2020, the library will no longer charge for overdue materials.

In a release the library said, “Going late fee free means removing barriers so more people in Wake County have greater access to the WCPL's books, resources and services.”

However, patrons’ accounts will still be suspended from borrowing additional items if three or more items are in long overdue status.