As part of the Lady Lake Library’s annual “School Supplies for Fines” 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! We’d like to thank our community for helping us give back in such a meaningful way,” said Library Director Aly Herman.
Pictured left to right: Kourtney Fehr, Youth Library Assistant; Aly Herman, Library Director; and Mary Shaner, Bookkeeper for The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake.