Library forgives fines for donations to Food Bank
For library patrons who have accumulated overdue fines, paying the total amount can be overwhelming. As a relief and way to support local food banks, the libraries in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek will offer Back to School Fine Amnesty, accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of cash payments the last two weeks of September from Tuesday, September 18 through Saturday, September 29.
Each donated item forgives $5 in fines. The library will credit accounts with previously incurred fines on overdue items returned during Back to School Fine Amnesty, regardless of how long overdue, in return for donations of non-perishable, non-expired food items.
When “paying” a fine with donated food items, patrons should bring overdue library materials to a check-out volunteer at any of the libraries before depositing donations into the collection containers. Replacement costs for lost library cards or lost or damaged materials will not be resolved by donations.
For more information, visit www.josephinelibrary.org or contact JCLD Operations Manager Norma Singer at nsinger@josephinelibrary.org or (541)476-0571.