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Imperial County Free Libraries to Close for Inventory Following Fine Forgiveness Period

July 16, 2026

Imperial County Free Libraries will be closed to the public from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 14 while staff complete annual inventory. All library locations will reopen on Monday, August 17.

Before the temporary closure, patrons are encouraged to return overdue library materials during the Fine Forgiveness Period, taking place Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 31. Fines associated with returned overdue books will be waived, and fees for damaged returned items may also be forgiven when the total does not exceed $25. The program does not apply to previously assessed fines or lost books.

For more information, visit library.imperialcounty.org or email imperialcountylibrary@co.imperial.ca.us.

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The County of Imperial intends to bring a new proposed data center moratorium before the Imperial County Board of Supervisors for consideration in the near term.

Imperial County Provides Update on Data Center Moratorium

Imperial County is providing an update regarding the temporary moratorium on final County approvals for data center facilities in unincorporated areas.