Niles Library Halts Fines for Overdue Books

From Sept. 1-15, Niles Public Library patrons will be able to remove fines from their accounts in the Food for Fines program. Bring in non-perishable food items in exchange for any outstanding fines from a library account. Each canned or packaged food item donated, $1 will be deducted from the card. Donations are capped at $50 per household.

All food donations will benefit the Maine Township, Niles Township, and Niles Family Services Food Pantries. Patrons with accounts in good standing may donate items, too.

Here's more from the library:

• Items in need are peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, chicken, or salmon, canned vegetables and fruit, rice, pasta, cereal, pancake mix, maple syrup
• Items in cans, boxes, plastic jars or bags accepted. No glass or homemade food, please.
• Expired, dented, damaged food or cans with bar codes scratched through will not be accepted.