Feeling like you’re in the dog house because you lost some library books a long time ago and never paid that bill you received? Fret no more! During the month of August, the Library is partnering with the Baypath Humane Society and the Brown Dog Coalition to get your bills forgiven and get you back in the library, all while helping out our four-legged friends.
Not a dog person? No worries! Baypath also helps kittens and other types of small pets. Donate to a shelter that assists whatever kind of animal you love. Just show us the donation receipt and we will forgive your bill for long lost items.
To be eligible to have your bill waived, your lost items must be owned by the Hopkinton Public Library, and must have been in “lost” status for over one year. Talk to the staff at the main service desk and show them your donation receipt and your bill will be forgiven!
If you can find the overdue book, return it to the library! No matter how long you’ve had it, we will forgive all of your bills and late fines when the book is returned. If you can’t find the book and need financial relief in order to clear your library card, let us know! We may be able to work with you to make arrangements.
Want to know how else you can participate?
- If you don’t have bills that need forgiving, that’s fine! You can donate to our shelter partners anyway!
- Return overdue or long overdue books if you can find them! We never charge late fees!
- Attend our Events! We’ll be having dog and pet-themed events throughout the month of August. (See our Calendar for more info and to register)
- Snuggle your pets and tell them you love them! Just remember that they can’t come to the library with you unless your service dog is trained to perform a specific task to manage a medical condition.
- Volunteer at a shelter or animal rescue! Most rescues are looking for folks who can volunteer on a regular schedule.