Pay off your library fines with food instead of cash! During November, bring in 1 can of food and we'll waive $1.00 of your library fines. That's right ...
One food item = $1.00 in finesUp to $20.00 in overdue fines will be waived for each donation from the following list of acceptable items:
- 8 oz. or more can of fruits or vegetables
- 6 oz or more can of meat, fish, or poultry
- 10.5 oz. or more can of soup (no packaged soup mix)
- 1 box pasta, rice or dried beans
- 12 oz. or more box of cereal
- 8 oz. or more jar of peanut butter
Please note:
- Only non-perishable, undamaged, unexpired, and labeled items will be accepted.
- Bring food to the Circulation Desk during library hours.
- Food will be accepted for fines on returned items only, not for replacement fees of lost items.
- All food donated during the drive will be given to local food banks for distribution.
- Additional donations are welcome.
Questions? Ask at the Circulation Desk or call us at 708-301-7908.
*Posted @ Tuesday, October 31, 2006
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