ABSENT minded readers are being given the chance
to pay off library fines by donating food to the needy.
St Helens Library borrowers whose books are overdue can hand over groceries to clear their debts.
Library staff will subtract £1 off every fine for each item donated. If the fine is less than £1, a donation will clear it. Fines are calculated at the rate of 10p per day per book and 40p per day for DVDs.
When users return overdue books they can hand over groceries that are on the St Helens Food Bank’s wanted list. Tinned or dried packet foods, including meat and vegetables, soup, packets of rice and pasta and cereals are acceptable.
All 13 of the borough’s libraries are taking part in the collection scheme during normal opening hours.
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St Helens Library borrowers whose books are overdue can hand over groceries to clear their debts.
Library staff will subtract £1 off every fine for each item donated. If the fine is less than £1, a donation will clear it. Fines are calculated at the rate of 10p per day per book and 40p per day for DVDs.
When users return overdue books they can hand over groceries that are on the St Helens Food Bank’s wanted list. Tinned or dried packet foods, including meat and vegetables, soup, packets of rice and pasta and cereals are acceptable.
All 13 of the borough’s libraries are taking part in the collection scheme during normal opening hours.
St Helens Star
