An overdue copy of gone with the wind has been returned to a high school library in washington state, 65 years past its due date, and the grateful school said on tuesday it was waiving late fees. Former pupil returns school library book 65 years late and. A long overdue library book now has its own happy ending. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note. A mystery good samaritan has reunited a library with a long lost book, almost 55 years after it was checked out. Jun 08, 2017 a long overdue library book now has its own happy ending. Overdue book returned to library in washington state, 65 years late. Mar 28, 2017 or, take the patron of the library in great falls, montana, who recently returned a copy of richard mathesons 1975 novel bid time return after 35 years on loan. If you dont do something, you could start facing fines.
Borrower returns library book 67 years late the guardian. Occasionally, books are returned two or three years late. Jun 06, 2017 according to the library, the book was due back on sept. A book borrowed from an irish library has been returned more than 80 years after it was due to be taken back. Attached to the book was a note reading, returning this book to you after too many years. For those wondering to themselves, imagine the late fees on this book. George washingtons library book returned, 221 years later. Library book returned 84 years after its due date lifestyle published. The man felt so guilty about still having the book all of these years and wanted to do something about that guilt, but was a little worried about the late fee hed have to pay. In 1934, the mans mother checked out spoon river anthology, by. Overdue books would always stay on the record, too, even after wed given the book up as lost and bought a replacement. You returned a library book and then a few weeks later you get an overdue notice. Or, take the patron of the library in great falls, montana, who recently returned a copy of richard mathesons 1975 novel bid time return after.
Shreve memorial library in louisiana waived the late fee for the man who returned spoon river anthology by edgar lee masters more than eight decades after his mother checked it out. Book returned to louisiana library after 84 years atlantas. Jan 16, 2017 it might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned. She returned the book, shipping it to fort vancouver high school, which. Library book 60 years overdue was finally returned. Sir jay tidmarsh, 82, came across the longforgotten copy of ashenden by. Jun 22, 2011 overdue charles darwin book returned to library 122 years late staff at an australia library have been stunned after first edition copy of charles darwins insectivorous plants book was returned.
Mar 15, 2019 a new jersey man pushed that to the limit when he returned a library book 53 years late. Book returned to library after 55 years the telegraph. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. A book about a dying man who falls in love with a portrait captivated a library patron so much in 1982 that he decided to keep the book. Book finally returned to library almost 80 years later. Book returned to noah webster library after 52 years. Attleboro public library a library regular found the book in a basement in bad shape moldy and torn. According to the library, the book was due back on sept. Book returned to massachusetts library 78 years late. What happens if the library lost a book you returned. Wyborney got wind of the long overdue library book in october, after maine resident wayne hachey found it in his. Library book returned 53 years late breaking news, sports. Fort vancouver school librarian receives book checked out 76 years. Oct 04, 2018 library book returned 84 years after its due date lifestyle published.
The book was dropped off at west hartford public library in connecticut earlier this week. The religious book had first gone missing from the marsh library in 1840 but has now been returned after 177 years. May 14, 2018 the copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. Mystery of library book returned after 71 years is solved duration. George washingtons library book returned 221 years late. The facebook page for the shreve memorial library shared on tuesday. A childrens book borrowed from a library 63 years ago is returned during an eightday fines amnesty. A new jersey man says he has returned an overdue library book 53 years after he first borrowed the book. Family sues after 26yearold emt is killed by police large invasive lizard gaining foothold in.
May 01, 2019 a man recently returned a library book that he checked out fortyfive years ago. We are culling out our library and discovered this book which i must have stolen when i went to morey in 196061, day wrote. Simply put the item inside the return chute whether the library is open or closed. Attached to the book was a note reading, returning this book to you. Trinity reveal eight rare and fascinating ancient manuscripts online. A library has waived all late fees for one of its patrons who returned a library book 52 years late. As an enthusiastic reader who often checks out library books, i can certainly appreciate the importance of returning a book youve borrowed. Donegal library book returned after more than 80 years bbc news. Overdue charles darwin book returned to library 122 years. Book not tropic of cancer returned to new york public.
Book finally returned to metro elementary school after 55. Library book returned 55 years late abc news what is the late fee on a library book that is 55 years over due. The longest overdue library book was finally returned and. Fiftytwo years after being checked out at the noah webster library in west hartford, connecticut, the book, who has seen the wind. Man returns library book 53 years late new york post. A woman has brought back a book to a new zealand library 67 years after it was due to be returned. If its only a small fine from all those years ago, and it was me at the desk when you called, id probably have waived it. Having missed the return date by a staggering 51 years, the now 60yearold could have been charged almost. Mar 22, 2016 overdue library book returned after 49 years with an apology note. Three books finally returned to library 40 years past due.
A stolen library book was returned after being missing 35 years and it came with a stunning apology. Apr 29, 2016 a woman has brought back a book to a new zealand library 67 years after it was due to be returned myths and legends of maoriland by aw reed was checked out by a girl in 1948 and not seen again. You now have access to 55 different libraries across auckland and an. A book taken out of a library 120 years ago was finally returned. A new jersey man has finally returned a library book, 53 years after it was due back.
Upon reading the letter, burton immediately went to the archives. Book not tropic of cancer returned to new york public library after 55 years updated. Books often did return many years after their due date, too. Library book returned 47 years past due date new york post.
Mar 21, 2019 a man in fair lawn, nj walked into memorial middle school the other day to return a book he had taken out 55 years ago, and it was still in great condition. Library book returned after 45 years video dailymotion. Dec 18, 2016 a book taken out of a library 120 years ago was finally returned. Book returned to attleboro public library 78 years later image credit. Sep 22, 2017 book returned to attleboro public library 78 years later image credit. Phillips returned the book after finding it in an old box filled with his things from college. Garbage collectors open library with abandoned books. But it took david black more than half a century to return the copy after borrowing it from an edinburgh library as a schoolboy in 1962.
Overdue book returned to nyc library 38 years late. Mar 22, 2016 overdue library book returned after nearly 50 years. The phillipsburg free public library says its copy of jules vernes dropped from. Or, take the patron of the library in great falls, montana, who recently returned a copy of richard mathesons 1975 novel bid time return after 35 years on loan. Find out what our libraries have to offer from our vast range of books and.
The new york public library finally got back an extremely overdue 1920s lovemaking manual which was a total failure for the sexstarved borrower who checked it out 55 years ago. That was 53 years ago now 19,345 days overdue, reports cbs2s scott rapoport. Why ill never check out another library book as long as i live sound dramatic. The attleboro public library said in a facebook post. Stolen library book returned after 35 years with apology. Mar 29, 2017 library patron in montana returns book he took 35 years ago.
Longoverdue book returned to library 84 years later new. Book returned to massachusetts library 78 years late upi. A thief stole a book from the great falls public library in montana. Nov 11, 2017 the religious book had first gone missing from the marsh library in 1840 but has now been returned after 177 years. Longoverdue book returned to library 84 years later. Stolen book returned to irish library after 177 years. Overdue charles darwin book returned to library 122 years late staff at an australia library have been stunned after first edition copy of charles darwins insectivorous plants book was. The day after new spiritual center opens in marrakech, morocco huge flock of sheep invade turkish streets during corona curfew 88yearold man uses bucket truck to visit wife at. Overdue library book returned after 49 years with an apology note. Someone has returned a book to a new jersey library 50 years after it was taken out. If arthur edwin boycott were still alive today, he would owe the library.
A man in fair lawn, nj walked into memorial middle school the other day to return a book he had taken out 55 years ago, and it was still in great condition. A book checked out from a louisiana library 84 years ago was recently returned by the son of the woman who borrowed it as an. Library book returned lateby 34 years can you guess what the fee was. Overdue library book returned after nearly 50 years. Next time you bring back a library book a few days past its due date, know that your fine could. It took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library. Dec 02, 2014 an overdue copy of gone with the wind has been returned to a high school library in washington state, 65 years past its due date, and the grateful school said on tuesday it was waiving late fees. Library staff members kept the book secure in an attleboro archive but decided to get rid of it, fearing the mold could spread to other books. Why ill never check out another library book as long as i.
Although the library s system was founded in 1923, a longoverdue book like this has never been returns, morales said. New jersey man returns library book 19,345 days overdue cbs. Oct 4, 2018 the copy of spoon river anthology was taken out in 1934 but the returner fortunately escaped a 1,542. It was over two centuries late, but a copy of a library book george washington borrowed was returned yesterday to a new york library. Library book returned lateby 34 years can you guess what. Items returned after hours will be recorded as returned on the day prior to the library opening. The day after new spiritual center opens in marrakech, morocco huge flock of sheep invade turkish streets during corona curfew 88yearold man uses bucket truck to visit wife at nursing home.
Library book returned after 35 years, with an apology. Library book returned 84 years after its due date express. May 14, 2018 san francisco library book returned after 47 years. If you check out a lot of library books, you should be concerned about the possibility of the library losing or misplacing returned books before theyre checked in. A copy of fire of francis xavier was returned to the fort washington branch of the. Transcript for book returned to library 50 years later an amazing story from wisconsin talk about a book being. Book finally returned to metro elementary school after 55 years posted. A former student who borrowed the history of the crusades in 1967 has sent it back with an apology. May 20, 2010 george washingtons library book returned, 221 years later. Sex manual from 1920s returned to library 55 years later. A woman has brought back a book to a new zealand library 67 years after it was due to be returned myths and legends of maoriland by aw reed was checked out by a girl in 1948 and not seen again. Library book returned in rugby after 63 years bbc news.
Library patron in montana returns book he took 35 years ago. Mystery of library book returned after 71 years is solved. It might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned. A book checked out from a louisiana library 84 years ago was recently returned by the son of the woman who borrowed it as an 11yearold girl. Man finally returns overdue library book more than 50. San francisco library book returned after 47 years.
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