Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) is pleased to announce the return of its “Food for Fines” program, offered region-wide throughout the month of December. This popular library amnesty initiative provides customers with a simple, meaningful way to clear late fees while giving back to their communities.

During the entire month, patrons may bring their overdue items along with non-perishable and unexpired food items to any LARL location. For each donated item, $2 in late fees will be waived from their account. 

“Food for Fines is a wonderful opportunity for customers to reduce or eliminate late fees while supporting local food shelves during a time of high need,” said Liz Lynch, Executive Director.  “Libraries are community-centered spaces, and this program allows us to connect generosity with access.”

All donations collected through the program will be distributed to local food shelves and community organizations throughout the LARL service area. The program applies to late fees only and does not cover lost or damaged materials.

For more information or to locate the nearest LARL location, please visit larl.org.

About Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Lake Agassiz Regional Library is a consolidated public library system comprising 13 branch libraries and nine LINK Sites serving the residents of seven counties in northwest Minnesota. For more information on this and other LARL events and services, contact the Lake Agassiz Regional Library office at (218) 233-3757 or online at www.larl.org.