Tardy borrowers in Merthyr Tydfil can face the librarians again without shame or expense this month,encouraged by forgiveness of debt in return for edible donations
[br]Taking heed of CS Lewis’s maxim (common saying expressing a principle of conduct) that “eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably”, libraries in Merthyr Tydfil are waiving fines on late books for borrowers who donate food instead.
The “food for fines” initiative, and which gives borrowers the opportunity to see their penalties disappear if they donate food,will hasten through March, in conjunction with local charity Donation Station. “Why not declutter your house, and pay off your library fines and contribute to a reliable cause all at once!” urged the Welsh towns service,which will pass the food on for distribution to charities and local people in need.
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Source: theguardian.com