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Mitchell, was returned with a note that said, returning this book to you after too many years. A new york city library just received gone with the wind, overdue by 57 years. An augusta university library book has made its way home 48 years overdue. Reeds myths and legends of maoriland was that book for a lady who came to return this book to a library after 68 years. Ap a louisiana library says a book borrowed 84 years ago has been returned by the son of the woman who checked it out as an 11yearold girl.

Sf library book returned, 100 years overdue sfgate. Jul 18, 20 a library book 41 years overdue is finally returned rob sneed reports. Frequently asked questions on library overdue and renewal. Library lovers find two books, each 42 years overdue, a. The twoway the copy of the microscope and its revelations was kept by a. Overdue library book returned 32 years late with handwritten. And under the library s current amnesty program for overdue books, theres no fine at all. A woman returned a book checked out in 1972 from the rehoboth beach public library after she found it in a box. A michigan mom of five has been charged with returning library books two years late potentially facing up to 93 days in jail, according to a report. It was only a few months ago when melissa johnson learned a book missing for decades had resurfaced. Mom faces jail time after returning library books 2 years. A rhode island man returned a library book after realizing his late mother had it for nearly 100 years. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note the book, who has seen the wind by w. Honolulu a cookbook overdue from the waikikikapahulu public library was recently returned nearly 50 years after it was borrowed.

Dec 09, 2016 library book, overdue for 120 years, returned. Shreveport family pays fine for library book overdue by 84 years. Overdue library book returned after 84 years an 11yearold girl checked out the poetry anthology in 1934, and was found by her son during a spring clean nine decades later. The guinness world record for the most overdue library book is held by robert walpole of england, who borrowed a book from the sidney sussex college in 1668. College library book nearly 200 years overdue finally. Arrest warrant targets woman who turned in library books 2 years late by megan hiler november 4, 2019 at 6. The book was the real book about snakes, and it was out of an ohio library from 1972 until 2041 years. With the growing popularity of ereaders, its rare for the average person to pay a. Library book copy of pinocchio overdue by 63 years is returned during amnesty sparing borrower fine of. Pinocchio library book overdue by 63 years returned to.

When the book was taken out, fines were about a penny a day. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title cnet. Fiftytwo years after being checked out at the noah webster library in west hartford, connecticut, the book, who has seen the wind. It is a book on daniel boone that i checked out in april 1977. California woman returns library book 74 years overdue upi. Great moments in chess the greater sudbury public library in ontario said a copy of great moments in chess was returned in the drop box in may with an apologetic note from a. Augusta university library book returned 48 years overdue. Most overdue library books only go over by a matter of days or weeks, but one book about microscopes managed to hide out for a dozen decades. The copy of ernest hemingways for whom the bell tolls. In february, a maryland library received a book overdue by 73 years. Rarely, the library receives a book that has been out for years, sometimes even a decade. The overdue library book was found among some rare books believed to have been superintendent jacobs personal collection. Aug 12, 2017 overdue book returned to nyc library 38 years late by dean balsamini. Library book, overdue for 120 years, returned cnet.

Library book returned in sunnyvale 45 years overdue. The drama of war breaking out meant she forgot to return the book and it has remained in her piano stool until now. The childrens book was due back at rugby library on new year s eve 1950. Shreveport family pays fine for library book overdue by 84. Jul 31, 20 the overdue library book was found among some rare books believed to have been superintendent jacobs personal collection. A long overdue book finally made it back to a library in louisiana this week only 84 years after it was checked out, according to a library official. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title. Overdue by more than 120 years, a library book finally. The childrens book was due back at rugby library on new years eve 1950. The book was returned 288 years later and it has been reported that no fine was taken on the return of the book to the library. Louisiana man returns moms overdue library book 84 years. Overdue library book returned after 51 years, which. Dec 29, 2016 a new york city library just received gone with the wind, overdue by 57 years.

A new jersey man pushed that to the limit when he returned a library book 53 years late, cbs new york reported. A lighthouse library mystery kindle edition by gates, eva. Head city librarian luis herrera welcomed the book back and said the library was very glad to get it, finally. Aug 11, 2009 a library book borrowed before war broke out in 1939 has finally been returned 70 years overdue. Book anonymously returned to greensboro library 41 years. Patrick powers, an energetic teacher from sacramento. Shreve memorial library waived an overdue fine for a book due in 1934. Overdue library book returned 25 years later in australia piece of missing sculpture resurfaces in antiques store 50 years later long overdue. Maybe i should finally finish it before i take it back. While 41 years is a long time, there have been older overdue books at libraries around the country. Steffes, who is 87 years old, returned the book to library director rochelle westerhaus who forgave the fine of the long overdue book. Apr 30, 2019 library book returned in sunnyvale 45 years overdue plus, stroke awareness foundations annual walk set for may 5 at san jose municipal rose garden. A library book borrowed before war broke out in 1939 has finally been returned 70 years overdue. Iris chadwick took out the score of the musical rose marie from cubitt town library on the isle of dogs, east london, when she was.

Veteran once stationed at fort gordon returns library book 50. A book looted from a us library during the american civil war has finally been returned, almost 145 years overdue. Oct 21, 2019 overdue library book returned 25 years later in australia piece of missing sculpture resurfaces in antiques store 50 years later long overdue. Nov 09, 2019 the jefferson county public library says a book entitled the paper airplane book, by seymour simon, was returned friday, exactly 40 years after its due date. A librarians note on the shreve memorial librarys facebook page says the son found the spoon river anthology while cleaning house. I have been thinking of waiting until the library has a free overdue book day so i wont have to pay. A timeline may 21, 2010 how did george washingtons book make its way back to its rightful owner 220 years after it was loaned out. Library book borrowed in 1939 returned 70 years overdue. A library book 41 years overdue is finally returned rob sneed reports. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book returned to library 145 years overdue libraries the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a death long overdue. Overdue book returned to pennsylvania library after 75 years.

Overdue library book returned after 84 years an 11yearold girl checked out the poetry anthology in 1934, and was found by her son during a. At least thats what lifelong berkeley resident jean durham thought when she returned a book to the berkeley public library recentlyafter 74 years, according to berkeleyside. Overdue by more than 120 years, a library book finally finds its way home. On july 9, an email came to augusta universitys greenblatt library, one of the schools two libraries, with a curious message from john ham, who wrote that he found in his basement a copy of mark twains 1601. Most overdue book in the world finally returned to library after 3 years library staff experienced a real turn up for the books when the. The only stipulation of the illinois handball coach who returned the title. A long overdue library book now has its own happy ending. Oct 05, 2018 a long overdue book finally made it back to a library in louisiana this week only 84 years after it was checked out, according to a library official. Apr 20, 2009 a book looted from a us library during the american civil war has finally been returned, almost 145 years overdue. Apr 19, 2010 it is a book on daniel boone that i checked out in april 1977. Oct 02, 2019 their library just got one back thats nearly 50 years overdue.

At least thats what lifelong berkeley resident jean durham thought when she returned a book to the berkeley public library recentlyafter 74 years, according to. Great moments in chess the greater sudbury public library in ontario said a copy of great moments in chess was returned in the drop box in may with an apologetic note from a man named. Overdue library book returned after 51 years, which is. Their library just got one back thats nearly 50 years overdue. Shreveport family pays fine for 84yearold overdue library book. Five library books returned a few decades late topics.

The family paid anyway, 5 cents per each day the book was. Most overdue library book in the world finally returns. A woman returned a book checked out in 1972 from the rehoboth beach public library after she found it. But once a book is deemed lost, the patron is responsible for the replacement cost of the book, library officials said. Overdue book returned to nyc library 38 years late by dean balsamini.

Crazy stories of overdue library books that were finally. In an episode of angela anaconda, angela finds a library book in her collection of books that is a few years overdue. Mitchell, was due back to the local library on sept. Fearing that her parents may be slapped with a big fine for not returning the book, angela tries to sneak it back into the library without anybody noticing, only to find out that it was a used library book that her mother bought. An overdue library book has been returned to the noah webster library in west hartford, connecticut, 52 years after being checked out. The amnesty program has gotten 2,000 overdue books back onto library shelves since it began jan. Jun 07, 2017 an overdue library book has been returned to the noah webster library in west hartford, connecticut, 52 years after being checked out. Michigan mom faces jail time after returning library books.

Based on its name alone, one could have guessed that this shortstory collection wasnt going to make it back in 1917. After a stranger returned a book to the library, librarians read his note and realize its 52 years overdue. A library book 32 years overdue has been returned anonymously with a handwritten apology that the borrower is not a scoundrel. The charlotte library said they cant comment on individual cases, but told said late notices go out after a few weeks, a month, three months and again at four months. Apr 18, 2019 a library book 32 years overdue has been returned anonymously with a handwritten apology that the borrower is not a scoundrel. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note. The jefferson county public library says a book entitled the paper airplane book, by seymour simon, was returned friday, exactly 40 years after its. Conversation as it was by the social fireside in the time of the tudors, marked for augusta college. How can i keep track of what books i have checked out, when they are due. Portland state university in oregon just retrieved two academic tomes that had been checked out in 1963. It was 1966 when the man, who was years old at the time, checked out the family. Veteran once stationed at fort gordon returns library book. Wilxgray news its one thing to find out you owe a library fine for a book you forgot to return, but one woman in charlotte just found out theres a warrant for her.

Oct 25, 2018 shreveport family pays fine for 84yearold overdue library book. Woman gets arrest warrant for turning in library books 2. Jones stated she definitely didnt want to steal their property, and i really dont think that going to jail over those two books is ok. Jones, apparently has spent the last few years moving around and switching address in an attempt to outrun an abusive relationship. A celebration of the worlds most healthful foods by sheryl and mel london. Dec 16, 2009 a rhode island man returned a library book after realizing his late mother had it for nearly 100 years. Mar 16, 2019 a new jersey man pushed that to the limit when he returned a library book 53 years late, cbs new york reported. In 2014, someone anonymously returned this fitnessfriendly cookbook, which had been missing since september 24, 1992. According to the charlotte community library, they sent her multiple overdue notices and late fee warnings. Jun 07, 2017 overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note the book, who has seen the wind by w. Pinocchio library book overdue by 63 years returned to rugby. It was only a few months ago when melissa johnson learned a book missing for decades had re. Library lovers find two books, each 42 years overdue, a half. Book returned to hawaii library nearly 48 years overdue.