Fine & Fee Forgiveness Month

Find Your Joy. Celebrate National Library Week April 19 to 25, 2026

April 1 to 30, 2026

In celebration of National Library Week, April 19 to 25, the Metuchen Public Library is offering Fine and Fee Forgiveness throughout the entire month of April.

Return Your Overdue Items

The library will forgive past and current overdue fines on all Metuchen Public Library owned items, regardless of how late they are.

  • Visit the main desk in person to have your fines forgiven
  • Fines for items borrowed from other libraries cannot be forgiven
  • Lost or damaged items are not eligible and will still be charged

Replace Your Library Card

Replacement library cards are free with proof of Metuchen residency. The usual replacement fee is $3.

Renew Your Library Card

If all overdue items are returned, the library will renew expired Metuchen Public Library cards, forgive eligible fines, and restore your account to good standing.


Fine and Fee Forgiveness is valid only during the month of April. Refunds cannot be issued for fines or fees paid prior to April 1, 2026.