The Avaré Municipal Library in Brazil has launched a campaign aimed at recovering over 500 books that have not yet been returned by borrowers. This initiative, announced by the Municipal Secretary of Culture, emphasizes an educational and collaborative approach, ensuring that there will be no penalties or any form of embarrassment for those who return the overdue items. The library's collection primarily consists of books purchased with public funds and generous donations from the local community.

The campaign encourages residents to return borrowed books in direct exchange for an opportunity to resolve their overdue status without the fear of financial repercussions. In cases where books have been lost, borrowers are permitted to provide a comparable edition as a substitute. The library recognizes that delays in returning books are often unintentional, often due to forgetfulness, relocation, or loss of contact information.

Residents wishing to participate in this initiative can visit the Avaré Municipal Library, located at Rua Minas Gerais, No. 279, in Jardim Pinheiros, during normal operating hours to regularize their accounts. This proactive approach to managing overdue books aims not only to improve the library's inventory but also to strengthen community ties by encouraging a culture of reading and responsibility within the local area.