The City’s Public Libraries teams up with the Coastal Bend Food Bank for their annual “Food for Fines” canned goods food drive from September 1 through September 30. The food drive is in honor of Library Card Sign Up Month and National Hunger Action Month.
Non-perishable canned goods, packaged food, and even pet food can be donated to City libraries to clear overdue library fines. Each donated item is worth $1 in outstanding library fees. Only commercially packaged canned goods or packaged food with clear labels will be accepted. Glass containers, open packages, repackaged or expired food items will not be accepted. No fines? Donations are welcomed and appreciated.
All six of the City’s public libraries will participate in this unique effort to help the food insecure living in our community.
La Retama Central Library
805 Comanche Street, 78401
Monday, 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Wednesday,10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Janet F. Harte Public Library
2629 Waldron Road, 78418
Monday to Friday,10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Ben F. McDonald Public Library
4044 Greenwood Drive, 78416
Monday to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library
1230 Carmel Pkwy, 78411
Monday to Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
5930 Brockhampton Street, 78414
Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library
3202 McKinzie Road, 78410
Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday