The Lady Lake Library donated school supplies and funds along with forgiving over $790 in library fines during its annual “School Supplies for Fines” initiative.
As part of the initiative, the library collected and donated 26 backpacks—its largest donation to date—filled with more than 1,000 school supplies to students of The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake. Donated items ranged from everyday essentials like notebooks, pens and glue to more unique contributions such as headphones, Clorox wipes and tissues. The program also forgave $791.55 in library fines, offering patrons a chance to give back while reducing barriers to library access.
“The school was incredibly grateful, and so are we,” said Library Director Aly Herman. “We’d like to thank our community for helping us give back in such a meaningful way.”