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Li NO FINES, JUST FUN! Since long before 'reduce, reuse, recycle' was a com- mon phrase, libraries have been promoting the reuse of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and other materials. And in effort to encourage even more people to enjoy these materials, the Louisville Public Library is no lon- ger charging overdue fines for youth materials. This includes all books, DVDs, CDs, American Girl Doll and Story Bags, the WOW Museum Pass, Hidden His- tory Backpacks, and other materials in the children's and teen's areas of the library. Commenting, Library and Museum Services Director Sharon Nemechek said: "Studies have shown that the threat of overdue fines discourages struggling families from using the library. In an effort to provide equal access to library collec- tions and services for all families, we have eliminated fines on youth items. "We hope that by eliminating these fines all families feel welcome at the library and encouraged to explore, discover and check out the items that appeal to their kids and teens." All fines accrued before this change will still be due. Patrons will continue to be billed for the full cost of lost items. If you have any questions, please come in for a visit at 951 Spruce Street or call 303-335-4849. The Louisville Public Library is open 7 days a week. REPUBLIC SERVICES WEATHER ALERTS Sign up to receive a recorded message alerting you to holiday and weather delays to your solid waste and recycle services by calling Republic Services at 303.286.5400 or completing the online contact form at LouisvilleCO.gov/ContactRepublic. Indicate in the Comments section that you would like to enroll in the notification service and provide a cell phone or land - line number. CONSERVING WATER IN YOUR HOME & GARDEN For the second year in a row, the City is partnering with Resource Central to offer water customers the opportunity to swap 200 sq ft of maintained grass for a low-water, pollinator -friendly 'softscape' garden. Through the popular Grass to Garden program, water customers can receive a free Garden In A Box, a free Rain Bird Retrofit Kit to convert spray irrigation to drip irrigation (if needed), and a library of'how to'guides and resources. This program, which is open to the Louisville water customers free of charge, aims to help people save both money and water. Spaces are limited and the early bird deadline is March 13.The program will re- open after that date if spaces are still available. Cory Peterson, the City's Water Resources Engineer, commented: "We are excited to partner with Resource Central again to offer this great opportunity for people to reduce their water usage. Softscape gardens use up to 60% less water than traditional grass lawns and are a great option for low -use areas like sidewalk strips. We look forward to seeing this year's finished results." The City has also partnered with Resource Central to offer additional opportunities to save water and money: • A discounted Garden In A Box for Louisville residents • Free Xeriscaping Seminar - April 14, Louisville Recreation & Senior Center (registration required) • Free Slow the Flow audits: - Indoor water use inspection for your home - Outdoor sprinkler consultations for your home (June -October) and the opportunity to receive a free Rachio Wireless Smart Sprinkler Controller and installation for outdoor sprin klers (MSRP controller and installation value: $385) - Outdoor irrigation assessment for your HOA or commercial property (June -October) For more information and registration details, please visit LouisvilleCO.gov/ResourceCentral or call Resource Central at 303.999.3820. Page 4 • Spring 2020