Reader Returns Overdue Library Book After 41 Years, Pays $299 Fine
Some people need a little more time than others to read a book, like the person who had been holding on to an overdue library book for 41 years but recently decided to turn it in, along with hundreds of dollars in fines. According to the stamp on the book’s endpapers, the borrower checked The Real Book About Snakes out of the Champaign County Library in Ohio on July 17, 1972. He returned it exactly 41 years later, along with an apologetic note and his overdue fine in cash.
“Sorry I’ve kept this book so long, but I’m a really slow reader!” reads the note. “I’ve enclosed my fine of $299.30 (41 years, 2 cents a day). Once again, my apologies.”
I call B.S. I'll pay for the book before I give the library $300
ReplyDeleteThe fine should only be what the cost of the book would be. WHy the heck pay that much? That book wasn't worth that much I am sure
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