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Overdue Library Book? Okay, That’s Fine

People who owe overdue fines to the Wethersfield Library in Connecticut, can pay them off with pasta, canned foods or items such as toothpaste. The library is collecting food and toiletries needed for the food bank - in exchange for forgiving fines on overdue books and materials. ``It's a win-win for everybody. People make a tangible donation that helps somebody and at the same time erase their fines,'' said Laurel Goodgion, the library's director. Goodgion says food and toiletry donations are good for all fines, even dating back a year ago. However, people will still have to use cash to pay for a lost or damaged book.


FOOTNOTE: You'll be brought to book.