[Publib] food for fines

[Mary Soucie]

Tom,
We've done Food for Fines. We've collected for the military and even for
an animal shelter. The animal shelter was fun because we collected
everything in a bog dog cage, located next to the circ desk. 

We also do one item= $1 or part thereof. We do not allow old fines over
$20 to be waived and it can only be used towards fines. We've found out
patrons to be very generous. 


Mary J. Soucie, MLIS
Library Director
Wilmington Public Library District
Visit the world @ your library(tm)
201 S Kankakee St
Wilmington IL 60481
(815) 476-2834
mjsoucie at wilmingtonlibrary.org
 
Wilmington Public Library District is committed to providing excellent
comprehensive service to its community.
 

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[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of FCPL - Tom Smith
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 10:34 AM
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Subject: [Publib] food for fines

Could any who have done "food for fines" give me the benefit of their
experience?  How do you translate food items into fine forgiveness and
any other logistical problems that you have noted.  thanks Tom Smith
Head Reference Librarian Frankfort Community Public Library
208 W. Clinton St.
Frankfort IN  46041
765-654-8746
"I'm of a fearsome mind to throw my arms around every living librarian
who crosses my path, on behalf of the souls they never knew they
saved.."
                                  --Barbara Kingsolver


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