Donate Non-Perishables at any Santa Clarita Library Branch this September
Do you have Library fines you’re looking to clear? Well, now’s your chance, and you’ll be giving back to the community, all at the same time! For the entire month of September, the Santa Clarita Public Library will be accepting non-perishable food items and toiletries at all three branches; in exchange, the Library will erase any fines you may have accrued. The Food for Fines campaign helps support local charities and those in need across our community.
This community-driven initiative lets you wipe away fines of up to $20 from your Library card. Your donations of non-perishable goods and toiletries will be distributed throughout the City: donations at the Old Town Newhall Branch go to the Salvation Army in Newhall, contributions at the Valencia Branch go to the Santa Clarita Food Pantry and donations at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch go straight to Santa Clarita Grocery.
Donations will cover fines for overdue items like books, DVDs, CDs and replacement Library cards. For every donated item, cardholders receive a $5 credit, with up to $20 in fines waived. Please note, donations cannot be used to cover fees for lost or damaged Library materials.
We want to encourage community members to help donate to our local organizations and assist those in need. Residents without existing Library fees are still encouraged to donate. Every donation makes a difference, big or small.
To learn more about Food for Fines with the Santa Clarita Public Library, please contact Jennifer Barnekow at jbarnekow@santaclarita.gov or go to Library.SantaClarita.gov.
