The Kearney Public Library and Buffalo County Bookmobile will hold a “Food for Fines” drive from Tuesday, September 18 thru Monday, October 1, 2012. Patrons may bring non-perishable food items to the Library or Bookmobile, and in exchange, the Library will waive late fines from their library accounts. The food will be donated to the Mid-Nebraska Food Bank.
One donated food item will waive $1 of library fines. Patrons may donate multiple items. Fees related to lost, damaged, or interlibrary loan materials are not eligible to be waived.
Food items must be brought in to the main desk or youth desk during open hours, or to the Bookmobile. Library Hours are Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call the Library at (308) 233-3282, for questions about the Bookmobile schedule.