Overdue fines at Dearborn libraries is being increased to 25 cents per day, per item.

The Dearborn Library Commission recently voted to increase overdue fines and increase the daily Internet pass fee to $2 and the annual pass to $20 for all non-resident library cardholders. Overdue fines for entertainment videos and DVDs remain $2 per day.

All increases took effect July 1, 2010, the start of the City’s new fiscal year.

For the first time, through July 16, the Library is offering a Food for Fines program. During this time, patrons may donate non-perishable, non-expired food items and receive $1 reduction in overdue library fines for every item donated. All donated items will be given to the Dearborn Firefighters for distribution to families in need through the Burn Drive program.

For more information, stop by any one of the four Dearborn Public Library locations, visit www.dearbornlibrary.org or call 313-943-2330.

Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. will present Rima Fakih, recently crowned Miss USA, with a Key to the City on July 10 at 10 a.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

“We’re celebrating her win and offering an opportunity to hear Rima speak about her path to success,” O’Reilly said in a city press release.

The free event takes place in the Center’s Michael A. Guido Theatre. According to a city press release, Fakih will “deliver an inspirational message to motivate young people on how they too can reach their goals.” A short reception will follow.

Tickets must be picked up in advance from the theatre box office (313-943-2354).

Fakih returns to Dearborn after traveling abroad as Miss USA. Since being crowned on May 16, she has made appearances in China, Rwanda and many cities in the U.S. She is posting a video blog of her activities on www.missuniverse.com. Fakih, who grew up with her younger brother in Dearborn and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan – Dearborn, says she plans to attend law school after completing her reign as Miss USA.