Patricia Tumulty

Keeping a library book or movie beyond its due date is no big deal in some portions of the Garden State. But in others, the small daily fines can get you in trouble and debt over time.

It’s now up to Gov. Chris Christie to decide whether to ask voters if the state should borrow $125 million to improve public libraries around New Jersey.

A bill in Trenton calls for New Jersey to borrow $125 million for library construction. Libraries say the help is needed — but can the state afford more debt?