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Food for Fines offers relief for late fees, food insecurity
Patrons with late fees on library books can knock money off their fines by donating nonperishable food items through Dec. 19. The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is holding its annual Food for Fines program, giving library users the opportunity to reduce late fees while also supporting relief from food insecurity in the community. “It is a very successful program, and that’s why we’ve continued to offer it each year because it is something that people appreciate the opportunity to participate in,” said Amelia Blackmon, branch services and outreach manager for the library system. For every non-perishable item brought in through Dec. 19, patrons will receive $2 off their late fee, up to $20 in forgiveness for each account on the library card, Blackmon said. The food items must be non-perishable. Any perishable items, expired or past-sell-by-date items or homemade items will not be accepted, she said. The donations collected at the Rome-Floyd County Library will go to the Rome-Floyd County Community Kitchen, she said. “It is something that we try to do every year because food insecurity is a huge problem right now in our current economic climate,” Blackmon said. “And especially now that we’re coming up on the
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Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene
Earlier this year, viral videos across social media showcased makers unpacking their analog bags full of journals, books and hands-on arts and crafts. This popularized alternative to screen consumption has […] The post Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene appeared first on 256 Today .