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Overdue library item? Don’t worry, donate.

A Charity event called Cans for Fines will run in Latrobe city. This is a good news for overdue library books. Learn why...

By news@gippsland - 22nd August 2016 - Back to News

If you’ve discovered an overdue Latrobe City library book under the coffee table or in your child’s library bag, you don’t have to worry about a fine this August – you can simply donate a can of food for a good cause instead. The Cans for Fines program supports a range of local charities.

Latrobe City Council’s coordinator libraries, Deb Skinner, said library members had been generous so far.

"At each of our libraries, we’ve collected a wide range of canned food. The local charities we’re supporting will be thrilled with the donations we will be able to provide.

"Unfortunately, we can’t accept a donation in lieu of an item borrowed from one of the SWIFT partner libraries," Deb concluded.

Cans for Fines will run until 31 August.

Photo: Barb Parslow with just one of the baskets of food items collected during August as part of the Cans for Fines program at Latrobe City libraries.

For general enquiries, contact Latrobe City Council on 1300 367 700.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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