'This announcement is another major step towards making our public libraries, the heart of so many communities, accessible to all,' Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Following the lead of other major U.S. cities like San Francisco and Chicago, New York City's public libraries announced they are doing away with late fee charges for overdue books and other materials, including waiving existing fines.
"Removing this antiquated barrier to access allows libraries to better fulfill their mission: making knowledge and opportunity free and accessible to all," officials said in a press release.
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