Chatham-Kent Public Library, Chatham branch. February 21, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Chatham-Kent Public Library, Chatham branch. February 21, 2017. (Photo by Natalia Vega)
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CKPL to waive fines for food donations

By Tamara Thornton
October 22, 2023 - 11:15am

Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) will be hosting a "Food for Fines" initiative for the first time in four years.

Between October 30 and November 4, patrons can bring in non-perishable food donations to any CKPL branch and in return the library will waive overdue fines.

According to the CKPL, $5 will be waived per donated item to a maximum of $50 and can only be applied for items that were returned late.

The last time the campaign ran in Chatham-Kent 331 library patrons had $3232.47 waived.

Waived fees in 2019 (Chart courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Public Library)Waived fees in 2019 (Chart courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Public Library)

This year, the CKPL's goal is to have 750 items donated.

All donations will be given to local organizations to help communities across Chatham-Kent.

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