Overdue book returned to a library 90 years later
@Deepizzaguy (104153)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
October 19, 2023 4:42pm CST
Joanie Morgan who lives in Virginia even though which city she calls home was not mentioned recently sent via airmail an overdue book that someone checked out of the Larchmont Public Library located in New York in 1933 was supposed to have been returned on October 11, 1933.
The name of the book that was found by Joanie when she was cleaning the home of her stepfathers is called "Youth And Two Other Stories" that was written by Joesph Conrad was returned to the library in New York just before October 11.
The cost of the overdue book in the Larchmont Public Library is $5 dollars since even though was returned to the library 90 years later is the maximum fine according to the rules of the library.
Link is upi.com/3891697574057 via @upi
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Oct 23
I wonder if it took them that long to read the book
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Oct 23
@Deepizzaguy I'm sure they were.
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
@just4him I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
The library officials were very happy to have the book returned to them even though it was late.
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
I am in agreement with you.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
20 Oct 23
It was nice of Joanie to return the book.
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
I am in agreement with you.
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@dgobucks226 (35744)
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21 Oct 23
Now that's a new take on the phrase "better late than never." $5 for a book rental is a good bargain these days. I'm sure it costs well over that to buy one. Fun story!
$5 for a book rental is a good bargain these days. I'm sure it costs well over that to buy one. Fun story!1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Oct 23
My pleasure to share the good story here.
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@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
20 Oct 23
I always worry about returning my library books on time because I would not like to pay a fine. It was good that the library was still there after 90 years. I wonder if they will lend the book out again.
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
I am sure that the library will place the book up to be checked out in the future.
@celticeagle (168306)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Oct 23
That amount is a good price for an over due book that was not returned for 90 years.
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@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
20 Oct 23
People have a tendency to misplace the books they borrow. I wonder where are the books I have lent to my family and friends.
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@RasmaSandra (80784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct 23
That is very interesting because my godfather, who has passed and his wife, who still lives there have lived most to heir lives in their house in Larchmont, NY
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
Thank you for sharing that information with me.
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@Deepizzaguy (104153)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Oct 23
Thank you for sharing the information about Joesph Conrad's books that he wrote.
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