Checking out that copy of "New Moon" was probably embarrassing in its own right. But now you haven't even returned it on time? Shame on you.Luckily, public libraries in Groton are waiving late fees this holiday season if you bring a donation of nonperishable food with your overdue books. The food goes to the Groton Social Services Food Locker, the books go back on the shelf, and you can stop feeling guilty about hoarding those late books.

Luckily, public libraries in Groton are waiving late fees this holiday season if you bring a donation of nonperishable food with your overdue books. The food goes to the Groton Social Services Food Locker, the books go back on the shelf, and you can stop feeling guilty about hoarding those late books.The Groton Public Library is running the Food for Fines promotion all month long while the Bill Memorial Library and Mystic and Noank Library are waiving fines for donors until Dec. 15.

The Groton Public Library is running the Food for Fines promotion all month long while the Bill Memorial Library and Mystic and Noank Library are waiving fines for donors until Dec. 15. The deal only works for books returned with a donation; you'll still have to pony up unpaid late fees from before this month or from overdue videos or DVDs.

The deal only works for books returned with a donation; you'll still have to pony up unpaid late fees from before this month or from overdue videos or DVDs.- Matt Collette

- Matt Collette