Overdues? Fines on your account? All will be forgiven in the month of November with the Library's Food for Fines Month. Bring in a non-perishable food item to be donated to local food bank Lockport FISH Pantry during the month of November.
Your book fines or overdues will be erased and the community food bank will benefit. This is a great opportunity to return long overdue items, a wonderful way to get books back on the shelves for other readers to use, and a true "neighbor helping neighbor" food bank initiative. Everyone wins!
Statistics-
In 2007 we donated 900 food items and saved our customers approximately $900 in fines
2008 - to date statistics show that library customers have brought in several hundred items and we anticipate more. We hope to match last year's efforts!
Young Adult Committee
Staff Member Julie H. is coordinating this year's drive with the library's Young Adult Club (YAC) members. They will be organizing the delivery of food items to the Lockport FISH Pantry, which is a Northern Illinois Food Bank Partner Agency. Pictures are posted on the library photo site here.
Periodically we offer incentives to our customers to encourage the return of library items and assist the community. This Food For Fines program is one way you can help out those less fortunate and save some money at the same time. Community work and involvement say much about us. Take a moment to give thanks for the blessings in your life and then please bring a donation to the library to help us assist others. We thank you!
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