In a feline-friendly initiative, the Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts has introduced "March Meowness: Felines for Fee Forgiveness."
The concept is as delightful as it sounds - if you find yourself facing overdue fees for lost or damaged Worcester Public Library items, all you need is a picture of a cat to wipe the slate clean.
The library took to Facebook to announce the innovative and intriguing campaign, declaring: "Today is the day! We've got one month of fee forgiveness for lost or damaged WPL items! Show us a picture of your cat, a famous cat, a picture you drew of a cat - any cat, and we will forgive WPL fees on your account."
Apparently, the response has been pretty spectacular, with cat lovers and library patrons enthusiastically sharing snapshots of their furry friends to reclaim their library privileges. The library staff has been inundated with hundreds of cat photos, creating a delightful cat collage on a dedicated display in the library.
The library's initiative also has a second motivation, as their Facebook page also suggests: "Learn how you can get involved with the Worcester Animal Rescue League and Second Chance Animal Services, make cat toys (for your own cat or to donate to shelter cats), vote in our March Meowness bracket, and check out some cat titles."
Who would ever have imagined that photos of felines could become a currency for fee forgiveness?