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July 29 through August 11, we will be accepting school supplies to offset overdue fines on your account. Donated supplies will be given to local Skokie schools.

Bring in one new packaged item from the school-approved list below and we will waive $1 in overdue fines up to $30 per library card.* For example, if you owe $5.40 in fines, bring in at least 6 items and we will waive the $5.40. Don't have fines? We will gladly accept donations!

24 ct. Crayola crayons
8 or 10 ct. Crayola broad or thin line markers
Composition notebooks—wide ruled, 100 pages
12 ct. colored pencils
#2 sharpened pencils
Ballpoint pens, medium—blue or red
Highlighters, various colors
70-sheet wide-ruled spiral notebook
Accordion folder—letter size
2-pocket folder, plastic/poly—various colors
Large glue sticks
Pink Pearl eraser
Large zippered pencil pouch or pencil box
Large box facial tissues
Gallon, quart, or sandwich zipper bags

*Does not apply to lost or damaged items or collection agency fees.