Bristol Central Library has devised a creative way to help people who may be struggling with the cost of living and who are in need of a meal or hot drink. The library's café counter now houses a jar of marbles, each worth £1, which can be used to help pay for food and beverages.
The library posted about the initiative earlier this week (December 21) on Facebook. The post said: “If you need a hot drink and something to eat, you can go to the #BristolCentralLibrary café and use the marbles on the counter to pay. Each marble is worth £1 towards your food and drink, you can use as many marbles as you need. No questions asked.”
In the comments, it added that those who wish to donate “can pop into Bristol Central Library and buy marbles at the café for £1 a marble, then the marbles are put into the jar on the counter for anyone who might need to use them.”
