Eight area libraries (LaSalle, Peru, Richad A. Mautino, Putnam County, Jacobs Library (IVCC), Graves-Hume, Princeton and Oglesby) are sponsoring the 7th annual “Food for Fines” amnesty program benefiting area food pantries. From November 7th through 19th, these libraries will accept canned or boxed non-perishable food donations for payment of overdue fines. Each donated food item pays a $1.00 in library overdue fines up to a maximum of 25 items to pay $25.00 per overdue library/patron card. food items must be presented to the circulation desks, with all donated food given to area food pantries. This is the seventh year area libraries have cooperated to benefit of area food pantries.
Don’t have any overdue fines? Feel free to bring your donations to a participating library. We will take it to area food pantries for you.
Donated food is not accepted for lost or damaged books, replacement of cards or inter library loan fees. Because of food safety concerns, the pantries request items be in their original packaging; damaged packages, outdated food or glass containers are not acceptable. Suggested food items include canned fruits and vegetables, soups, cereals, pasta mixes and caned meats. For more information, please call a sponsoring library.
