Riverina Regional Library's Food for Fines program is active across all 19 branches.
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In its first week at Wagga Wagga City Library, the program has allowed more than 70 patrons to wipe their overdue fines, representing more than 700 individual items, and bringing in nearly $1000 worth of non-perishable food donations.
Patrons will see staff regularly packing these donations into boxes, to make more room in front of the library's Food for Fines bookshelf.
When the program ends, all items will be passed on to charity, helping those in need over the festive season.
Patrons without overdue fines are more than welcome to make a donation.
Library staff are inviting anyone who has stopped using their library card because of overdue fines to check their pantry, visit the library and begin enjoying the benefits of membership again.
They ask only that everyone check the use-by dates on their food donations, and be aware that donations can only clear overdue fines (rather than any other kinds of fees). Food for Fines runs until 4pm on Tuesday, December 24.
LARGE SHIFT
The library's large print collection, slated for re-location to the upstairs level by the end of the year, is mostly in its new home. There may be a touch of neither-up-nor-down about these popular books for a few days, but library staff can find any items that are not in their usual spot.
Staff greatly appreciate everyone's patience while this process is under way.
Library staff are inviting anyone who has stopped using their library card because of overdue fines to check their pantry, visit the library and begin enjoying the benefits of membership again.
BREAK TIME
Wagga Wagga City Library will close at 4pm on Tuesday, December 24 and will re-open at 10am on Thursday, January 2.
Library items can be returned throughout this period via the external chute on the forecourt of the Civic Arcade. The library's online collection, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, remains available at all hours every day of the year.