You returned a library book and then a few weeks later you get an overdue notice. It took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library. Sep 22, 2017 book returned to attleboro public library 78 years later image credit. The copy of the microscope and its revelations was borrowed from the.
Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note the book, who has seen the wind by w. Alice gillett, the granddaughter of former hereford cathedral school student arthur boycott, found the book among 6,000. The attleboro public library posted on its facebook page thursday pictures of a copy of. One, a childrens book returned to the mount pleasant library, was 47 years overdue, and another set of books on arts and history at the. Attleboro public library a library regular found the book in a basement in bad shape moldy and torn. Librarians are cluing in readers after a book was returned exactly 66 years later. Man returns overdue book to sunnyvale public library 45 years late. If you dont do something, you could start facing fines. He promptly returned it to the public library and was ready. Its probably safe to say that many of us have forgotten to return a library book. Overdue library book returned to rockford library is close. Library book is returned 45 years late 2 min read london reuters staff at the dinnington library are used to people bringing books back late but the package they received last month was in. May 11, 2011 camden, maine the worn leather book might be riddled with tiny wormholes and have pages that are yellowed by time.
Book finally returned to library almost 80 years later. David black checked out a book on spanish artist goya at an edinburgh library way back in the year that was 1962. Boy accidentally keeps public library book for 45 years, but. It took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has. San francisco library book returned after 47 years. He moved away before he got a chance to give the book back. Audiobook that was 42 years overdue finally returned to. San francisco a book nearly five decades overdue has been returned to the san francisco public library. Illinois after returning a book she found in her mothers house 47 years after its. A school library book that was borrowed in the 1890s has been returned after more than 120 years with no fine to pay. Reader returns overdue library book after 41 years, pays. Its probably safe to say that many of us have forgotten to return a. Audiobook that was 42 years overdue finally returned to library.
A book nearly five decades overdue has been returned to the san francisco public library. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note. In theory it was a massive bankbalancebreaking fine, john. When i read about the fines amnesty i decided that i must do it, once and for all, if only to see. 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. Shreve memorial library in louisiana waived the late fee for the man who returned spoon river anthology by edgar lee masters more than. The copy of eldridge cleaver s memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka. A longoverdue library book has been returned to a kansas after 42 years the audiobook was found in the johnson county librarys donation box on friday. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title. For more than a century, libraries around the world have been.
Fair lawn resident harry krame says he checked out the family boo. Ap it took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library. The book, a collection of short stories published in 1909, had. May 14, 2018 the copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology. Library book called forty minutes late returned 100. If you have a library book thats overdue, this is your reminder to finally go return it. That same year, the new york library system received a copy of.
Man returns stolen library book 35 years later with author. An australian library shared an apology note from a patron who returned a book this week 25 years after its original due date. Book 47 years overdue returned to san francisco library kqed. Nearly 50 years later, the man decided to return to the book. Mitchell, was due back to the local library on sept. Longoverdue book returned to library 84 years later new. Case of the purloined library book solved 35 years later. Library book called forty minutes late returned 100 years late.
Overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later. Any returned book, no matter how tardy, is a minor feat. Ron was working as a research assistant in the universitys social sciences department when he decided to check out the book, structure and function in primitive society. Book returned to attleboro public library 78 years later image credit. It wasnt until 47 years later that emily found the book in her mothers house.
Nov 03, 2017 overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible. The mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47 years. Boy accidentally keeps public library book for 45 years. Borrower returns library book 67 years late the guardian. Long overdue library books that were returned years later. Overdue library book returned 25 years later in australia upi. 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.
The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch on december 9, 1970. May 23, 2018 library book finally returned if you have a library book thats overdue, this is your reminder to finally go return it. Library book checked out in 1938 is returned 79 years later. George washingtons library book returned, 221 years later this article is more than 9 years old book on international affairs that first. Book returned to pennsylvania library nearly 40 years. Camden, maine the worn leather book might be riddled with tiny wormholes and have pages that are yellowed by time. Ron webster checked out a book at the university of liverpools library in 1953 and has only recently returned the book, 61 years late. School library book returned more than 120 years late. The memoir soul on ice by eldridge cleaver, mustve been one of those amazing, cant put it down books. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley. Library book returned almost 80 years later new york post.
Javascript is required for full functionality on this website, but. People do return long overdue books, and that happens with some regularity. Wilkesbarre a 45yearoverdue book was returned tuesday to the osterhout free library. 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. Sf library book returned, 100 years overdue sfgate. It might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned.
Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note more the book, who has seen the wind by w. A pennsylvania library said a childrens book was returned to the facility nearly 40 years after its listed due date. The san francisco public library is celebrating their latest book return, one that was originally due 47 years, four months and 29 days ago. The book is older than the library s computer system which started. Church, who has worked at the library for 40 years, said this is the longest a book had gone missing. Fortyfive years later, john was going through some boxes of belongings and found the book. Jan 16, 2017 it might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned. Jul 19, 20 the daily mail reports that this isnt the only seriously overdue book that has been returned this year. Webb johnson of fairfield returned a san francisco library book friday, 100 years late. It took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public. May 14, 2018 san francisco library book returned after 47 years. Nov 02, 2017 overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible. Overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible.
The attleboro public library said in a facebook post. Book returned to massachusetts library 78 years late upi. Sep 21, 2017 it took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library. Library book returned 61 years late kiwi kids news. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title cnet. George washingtons library book returned, 221 years later. A former university of british columbia professor has returned a book 47 years overdue and managed to avoid a hefty library fine. What happens if the library lost a book you returned.
Overdue book returned 120 years later a book that has been missing from the hereford school library in england has been returned after 120 years. The mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47 years late. The daily mail reports that this isnt the only seriously overdue book that has been returned this year. Jun 08, 2017 church, who has worked at the library for 40 years, said this is the longest a book had gone missing. An overdue library book was returned to a british school 120 years late. May 20, 2010 george washingtons library book returned, 221 years later this article is more than 9 years old book on international affairs that first us president borrowed in 1789 finally replaced. A new jersey man says he has returned an overdue library book 53 years after he first borrowed the book. The mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47. He promptly returned it to the public library and was ready to face the amount he owed for keeping it.
Then it was finally returned 79 years later in september 2017. But two centuries after being part of camdens very first lending library. May, 2018 the copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. Jun 07, 2017 overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note the book, who has seen the wind by w. 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. Based on its name alone, one could have guessed that this shortstory collection wasnt going to make it back in 1917. Apr 03, 2018 a longoverdue library book has been returned to a kansas after 42 years the audiobook was found in the johnson county librarys donation box on friday. May 10, 2018 the library is still on the corner of 16th and noe, but the person who checked out the book all those years ago probably wouldnt recognize it.
The book is older than the librarys computer system which started. You know, the ones that you literally cant seem to put down or return for almost 50 years. But the library decided to forego cashing in on the fee. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. 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. Overdue library book returned to rockford library is close to. Sep 05, 2017 wilkesbarre a 45yearoverdue book was returned tuesday to the osterhout free library. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at. Library book returned 47 years past due date new york post. In 20, a guide to divorce was returned to the new york public library 36 years late.
Overdue library book returned 41 years later, fees included. Jan 16, 2017 a library book with the title forty minutes late was returned to a san francisco library friday, 100 years after it was checked out, according to local reports the book was returned by webb. Library book returned after 35 years, with an apology. John hannon said he read the book my secrets of playing baseball by willie mays a couple of times. Man returns stolen library book 35 years later with.
Man returns library book 53 years late new york post. Library book returned to british school 120 years late. Dec 08, 2016 an overdue library book was returned to a british school 120 years late. Book finally returned to library almost 80 years later cbs. A library book with the title forty minutes late was returned to a san francisco library friday, 100 years after it was checked out, according to local reports the book was returned by webb.