Camden Council has announced that canned goods and wool are now accepted as payment for overdue library items at Camden and Narellan libraries.
The Can Your Fines appeal will run until February 15 to encourage people to return anything borrowed that is late for return.
Any overdue books, toys, DVDs, CDs or magazines brought back during the fine amnesty need to be returned with canned goods (within six months of expiry) or eight-ply knitting wool to have the fines waived.
Council says that all of the good received in lieu of library fines will be donated to local charities, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard and Big Yellow Umbrella.
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In other Camden news, legal matters that affect young adults will be the subject of a free talk by legal experts later this month.
Particular issues covered by professionals from Macarthur Legal Centre will include social media, the workplace, share houses and more.
“Many issues faced by young people today are new and unique to this generation and require specialist advice to understand their legal rights,” says Mayor Lara Symkowiak.
“Knowing the legalities will assist young people to make good decisions and empower them to stand up for themselves,” Cr Symkowiak said.
This program is part of a suite of free talks about legal matters that will be presented by Macarthur Legal Centre in 2018.
A full list is available on the library website.http://www.library/camden.nsw.gov.au
The Legal Help for Young Adults will be held at 3pm, Wednesday, January 24 at Narellan Library.
Places are limited and bookings can be made on the library website, www.library/camden.nsw.gov.au
The kids love choosing things at the grocery store to get rid of our fines every year!