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A library book borrowed in 1943 was returned after 82 years with a note saying 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore,' highlighting a long-overdue return and the story behind it, with the library donating the book to benefit the community.
A book titled "An Elementary Treatise on Electricity" was returned to the New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts 119 years after it was checked out. The book was discovered by a librarian in West Virginia who noticed it had not been stamped "Withdrawn" and contacted the New Bedford library. The book, published in 1881, was in good condition and is not considered a rare edition. The return of the book highlights the durability and value of printed books, and serves as a reminder that it's never too late to return a library book.
A book titled "An Elementary Treatise on Electricity" by James Clerk Maxwell was returned to the New Bedford Public Library in Massachusetts 119 years after it was checked out. The book was discovered by a librarian in West Virginia who noticed it had not been stamped "Withdrawn," indicating it had not been discarded. The book, published in 1881, was in excellent condition and is not considered a rare edition. The return of the book highlights the durability and value of printed books in a digital age. The library's late fee limit is $2, so the person returning the book would not face a hefty fee.
A book that was checked out from the New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts in 1904 has been returned 119 years later. The book, "An Elementary Treatise on Electricity" by James Clerk Maxwell, was discovered by a librarian in West Virginia who noticed it had not been stamped "Withdrawn." The book, in surprisingly good condition, was returned to the New Bedford library. The discovery highlights the durability and value of printed books, and serves as a reminder that it's never too late to return a library book.
An overdue book, "A History of the United States" by Benson Lossing, was returned to the St. Helena Public Library in California after being checked out for nearly 100 years. The book was passed down through five generations of a Napa Valley family and was returned by Jim Perry, the husband of the late owner. The book was originally due back in February 1927 and would have incurred fines of $1,756, but the library stopped collecting fines in 2019. The book is now on display at the library.