Seasonal & Holidays
Donate Food For Fine Forgiveness: Indian Prairie Public Library
Darien residents can get a break on overdue book fines by donating nonperishable food items.
DARIEN, IL — Darien residents who have fines for overdue books can get those pesky fees off their minds by donating to a good cause this holiday season. Indian Prairie Public Library's Food for Fines program will remove $1 in fines for every nonperishable food or personal care item donated to help families in need.
Donations can be dropped off from Saturday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 10 during regular library hours. The library will not accept expired or open items.
Examples of items you can donate include:
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- Canned vegetables
- Canned soup
- Applesauce
- Beef jerky
- Granola bars
- Fruit cups
- Ramen noodles
- Fruit snacks
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap
- Feminine care products
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