MURRIETA – The Murrieta Public Library announced that they are extending the materials checkout time to three weeks. As part of February’s National Library Lovers’ Month, the Murrieta Public Library wanted to show its love for patrons with the service extension. The change will be ongoing for items checked out now and in the future. Library patrons can check out up to 30 items, including books, instruments, museum passes and more.
In addition, February was the Library’s Food for Fines month, and until Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Murrieta Public Library removed $1.50 of overdue fines up to $15 for each non-perishable, nutritious, pre-packaged food item donated. Suggested food items for donation included baby food, canned soup, canned fruit, oatmeal, pasta, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk and cereal, among other non-perishable foods. All donated items were given to the Murrieta United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
“The Murrieta Public Library is passionate about providing excellent service and educational opportunities to our residents and visitors. We don’t want the item checkout period to discourage anyone from utilizing the incredible variety of books and materials available at the library. We hope this extended time to return items will make using the Murrieta Public Library even more beneficial for our community,” Melvin Racelis, manager of the Murrieta Public Library, said.
To learn more about the wide variety of resources and engaging programming available for all ages at the Murrieta Public Library, visit http://www.MurrietaCA.gov/Library.
Submitted by city of Murrieta.
