Have Library Late Fines? Donate Food or Toys

Library users who are habitually tardy in returning their books now have an opportunity to clear their fines by donating food or toys to the Sheriff's Food and Toy Drive, according to Pauli Dutton of the .

Dutton writes that from November 21 through December 3, patrons at Altadena Library can bring in new toys or non-perishable food items in lieu of paying those fines.

Of course, even those who do not have problems with returning their books on time are also invited to bring in items to help support local people in need this holiday season.

But for those who do want to clear fines, there is a system in place for the amount of fine forgiveness you can receive.  The below table explains:

            $   1 - $  5    2 canned goods or 1 non-perishable item

            $   6 - $10    3 canned goods +  1 non-perishable item or 1 new toy*

            $ 11 - $20    4 canned goods +  1 non-perishable item or 1 new toy*

            $ 21 - $30    5 canned goods +  2 non-perishable items or 2 new toys*

            $ 31 - $50    6 canned goods +  3 non-perishable items or 3 new toys*

*Toys must be new and unwrapped and of equal value to the fine waived.

For more information, please call the Main Altadena Library at 626-798-0833 or the Branch at 626-798-8338.