Overdue library book returned after nearly 50 years. May 11, 2011 camden, maine the worn leather book might be riddled with tiny wormholes and have pages that are yellowed by time. Book returned to massachusetts library 78 years late upi. Library book returned 61 years late kiwi kids news. 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. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title cnet. A former university of british columbia professor has returned a book 47 years overdue and managed to avoid a hefty library fine.
John hannon said he read the book my secrets of playing baseball by willie mays a couple of times. The mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47. Ron webster checked out a book at the university of liverpools library in 1953 and has only recently returned the book, 61 years late. In five years by rebecca serle 7 weeks on the list. He borrowed the book 47 years ago while living in hawaii. 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. Sfpl the mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47 years late. The silent patient by alex michaelides 47 weeks on the list. An overdue library book was returned to the san francisco public library 100 years late as part of the librarys amnesty program. Sf library book returned, 100 years overdue sfgate.
Library book returned almost 80 years later new york post. 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. Josh berk, executive director of the bethlehem area public library, said an anonymous person returned happy birthday. Webb johnson of fairfield returned a san francisco library book friday, 100 years late. May 14, 2018 the copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. Longoverdue book returned to library 84 years later new. 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. Boy accidentally keeps public library book for 45 years.
The longoverdue item was returned to a library in prairie village. Library book called forty minutes late returned 100. Sep 21, 2017 it took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library. In 1934, the mans mother checked out spoon river anthology, by edgar lee masters, when she was 11.
Jan 19, 2017 an overdue library book was returned to the san francisco public library 100 years late as part of the library s amnesty program. People do return long overdue books, and that happens with some regularity. A book nearly five decades overdue has been returned to the san francisco public library. George washingtons library book returned, 221 years later. Two overdue books were returned to portland state university 52 years later.
Nov 03, 2017 overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible. Librarian stunned after overdue audiobook is returned 42. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note. Broadcaster mary blance found the adventures of beowulf by cl thomson in an old suitcase due for return in. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology. Shetland library book returned after 43 years bbc news. Library book returned 47 years past due date new york post. Based on its name alone, one could have guessed that this shortstory collection wasnt going to make it back in 1917. Fair lawn resident harry krame says he checked out the family boo. 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. Stolen book returned to irish library after 177 years. Church, who has worked at the library for 40 years, said this is the longest a book had gone missing. If you would like to return items, the outside book drop will still be open. Next time you bring back a library book a few days past its due date, know that your fine could have been a lot worse.
Man returns overdue book to sunnyvale public library 45 years late. Library book returned after 35 years, with an apology. Broadcaster mary blance found the adventures of beowulf by cl thomson in an old suitcase. Although the book was due back 19 april 1955, emily found it in her mother. Sep 05, 2017 wilkesbarre a 45yearoverdue book was returned tuesday to the osterhout free library. A 1961 copy of the family book of verse was recently returned to fair lawns memorial middle school, more than 55 years later. A book has been returned to shetland library after being out on loan for 43 years. Fines are assessed according to appendix 1 to this lending code, entitled fine and fee schedule, for each day of the year that a library is open.
Apr 16, 2018 a book has been returned to shetland library after being out on loan for 43 years. A former student who borrowed the history of the crusades in 1967 has sent it back with an apology. 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. Audiobook that was 42 years overdue finally returned to. The san francisco public library is celebrating their latest book return, one that was originally due 47 years, four months and 29 days ago.
Eightyone per cent of people visit libraries to borrow or return books, while 26% of. Jan 16, 2017 it might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned. Book finally returned to library almost 80 years later. Fair lawn nj library book returned after more than 55 years. Librarian stunned after overdue audiobook is returned 42 years later thats because a recent return was an audiobook from 1976.
Lending use policies university of texas libraries the university. He has escaped a fine after returning a library book 84 years after it was borrowed. John hannon said he read the book my secrets of playing baseball by willie mays a. Ap it took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library.
The memoir soul on ice by eldridge cleaver, mustve been one of those amazing, cant put it down books. San francisco library book returned after 47 years. 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. Mar 22, 2016 overdue library book returned after nearly 50 years. Attleboro public library a library regular found the book in a basement in bad shape moldy and torn. Mitchell, was due back to the local library on sept.
Book returned to attleboro public library 78 years later image credit. For more than a century, libraries around the world have been. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch on december 9, 1970. Book returns are cleared on a regular basis, daily or as posted. Audiobook that was 42 years overdue finally returned to library. 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. Man returns library book 53 years late new york post. 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. Book returned to pennsylvania library nearly 40 years. Boy accidentally keeps public library book for 45 years, but. San francisco library book 40 minutes late returned 100. An 11yearold girl checked out the poetry anthology in 1934, and was found by her son during a spring clean 84 years later.
The attleboro public library posted on its facebook page thursday pictures of a copy of the young lady at home, by t. The book is older than the library s computer system which started. The mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47 years late. Then it was finally returned 79 years later in september 2017. Any returned book, no matter how tardy, is a minor feat. Youll never believe the late fees for overdue library. The attleboro public library said in a facebook post. Nov 11, 2017 the religious book had first gone missing from the marsh library in 1840 but has now been returned after 177 years. Cousins judy wells and webb johnson said their greatgrandmother. The book, a collection of short stories published in 1909, had.
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. May 23, 2018 library book finally returned if you have a library book thats overdue, this is your reminder to finally go return it. Fortyfive years later, john was going through some boxes of belongings and found the book. Largest library book fine paid guinness world records. It took nearly 80 years, but a book borrowed during the great depression has been returned to a massachusetts public library. Transcript for book returned to library 50 years later an amazing story from wisconsin talk about a book being. It traveled with him when he later moved to california. A postal questionnaire was issued to just over 1,000 public, academic. He moved away before he got a chance to give the book back. Wilkesbarre a 45yearoverdue book was returned tuesday to the osterhout free library. 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. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title. Book finally returned to library almost 80 years later cbs. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec.
Library book called forty minutes late returned 100 years late. Illinois after returning a book she found in her mothers house 47 years after its. Nov 02, 2017 overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible. The religious book had first gone missing from the marsh library in 1840 but has now been returned after 177 years. Trinity reveal eight rare and fascinating ancient manuscripts online. Powers says he found the book last year in a storage box and decided it was finally time to return it. Borrower returns library book 67 years late the guardian. If you have a library book thats overdue, this is your reminder to finally go return it. A new jersey man says he has returned an overdue library book 53 years after he first borrowed the book. The phillipsburg free public library says its copy of jules vernes dropped from. Sep 22, 2017 book returned to attleboro public library 78 years later image credit.
A pennsylvania library said a childrens book was returned to the facility nearly 40 years after its listed due date. 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 us president borrowed in 1789 finally replaced. Powers handed the book over with a letter explaining what happened. Book 47 years overdue returned to san francisco library kqed. But two centuries after being part of camdens very first lending library.
May 14, 2018 san francisco library book returned after 47 years. Overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible. Its probably safe to say that many of us have forgotten to return a library book. In theory it was a massive bankbalancebreaking fine, john. The mysterious case of an sf library book returned 47 years. He promptly returned it to the public library and was ready to face the amount he owed for keeping it. Camden, maine the worn leather book might be riddled with tiny wormholes and have pages that are yellowed by time.
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