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Canned Amnesty: Bloomfield Library Trades Food For Fines

   In celebration of National Library Week 2011, the Bloomfield Public Library will be offering a “Food for Fines” amnesty from Monday, April 11th through Sunday, April 17th.

   Any patrons who return overdue books, CDs, DVDs, videocassettes or audio books during the amnesty period may clear their fines by bringing in one food item per overdue charge.  Food will be donated to the United Way for distribution to local food pantries.

   This amnesty applies only to current fines due on Bloomfield Public Library materials returned during the amnesty week.  Previously accrued fines and charges for items lost, damaged, or borrowed from another library are not included.  

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   For the safety of those who need this food, please do not bring in any spoiled, opened, or expired food or anything in a glass container. 

   Thank you for helping your neighbors and your library by participating in the National Library Week Food for Fines Amnesty at Bloomfield Public Library.

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