P.E.I. libraries give lenders a fine reprieve in light of power outages

CHARLOTTETOWN - The power's been out for days. Your pipes have burst and your kids are having TV withdrawal.

At least you won't have to worry about 15 cents a day in overdue library book fines.

Libraries in Prince Edward Island have given lenders a seven-day grace period for all overdue items in light of an ice storm that knocked out power across the province this week.

The Provincial Library Service says people have until Tuesday to return overdue books and items without being fined.

Freezing rain brought down trees and power lines across the province this week, knocking out power to thousands of Islanders.