The most overdue library book was returned 288 years late

It might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned. Book 47 years overdue returned to san francisco library kqed. The most overdue library book was returned 288 years late. The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch on december 9, 1970. A former student who borrowed the history of the crusades in 1967 has sent it back with an apology. Jan 30, 2015 a former pupil has returned a school book 65 years after first borrowing it and has paid a. A library book titled forty minutes late was returned to a san francisco library friday 100 years after it was checked out according to the san francisco chronicle, phoebe marsh dickenson. Jun 07, 2017 overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note the book, who has seen the wind by w. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology.

Audiobook that was 42 years overdue finally returned to library. Dec 16, 2016 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 worlds most overdue novel was finally returned after. An overdue copy of gone with the wind has been returned to a high school library in washington state, 65 years past its due date, and the grateful school said on tuesday it. Overdue library book returned after 84 years an 11 year old girl checked out the poetry anthology in 1934, and was found by her son during a spring clean nine decades later.

Jan 16, 2017 a library book titled forty minutes late was returned to a san francisco library friday 100 years after it was checked out according to the san francisco chronicle, phoebe marsh dickenson. Youll never believe the late fees for overdue library books. Well i do believe that the library will be glad to get back its books. May 21, 2010 even if it were still counted as overdue now, however, it would be far from a record for the longest a library book has been overdue. In 2010 kendal library revealed its longest overdue book was borrowed by a sixyearold boy in june, 1993 and is now 18 years late. According to the guinness book of world records, the record for the most overdue library book is held by robert walpole he borrowed a. The childrens book, heroes of the middle ages, was returned via the book dropoff bin outside the library on october 26th, the same day the original due date was stamped in the library sleeve. Book returned to connecticut library 52 years overdue. Church, who has worked at the library for 40 years, said this is the longest a book had gone missing.

A book nearly five decades overdue has been returned to the san francisco public library. It was over two centuries late, but a copy of a library book george washington borrowed was returned yesterday to a new york library the former president borrowed the. Overdue library book returned after nearly 50 years. 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. Reading rage wtf fun facts man how times change youngones find new things to stimulate them and therfore are affected by thwm and the parents just wish they go back to reading lol wtf facts page 603 of 2 funny, interesting, and weird facts wtf fun facts is. Overdue charles darwin book returned to library 122 years late staff at an australia library have been stunned after first edition copy of charles darwins insectivorous plants book was returned. Sf library book returned, 100 years overdue sfgate. This tome was returned to tallinn central library in estonia 69 years late. Dec 02, 2014 an overdue copy of gone with the wind has been returned to a high school library in washington state, 65 years past its due date, and the grateful school said on tuesday it was waiving late fees.

Estevez said shes heard every excuse in the book for a late return, from i lost it in my apartment, to i left it in the car trunk. Library book returned 49 years late with modest donation. Sir jay tidmarsh, 82, came across the longforgotten copy of ashenden by. People do return long overdue books, and that happens with some regularity. Aug 12, 2017 overdue book returned to nyc library 38 years late. That would be 288 years, a record set in the 1950s after professor sir john plumb of britains cambridge university found a book borrowed almost three centuries earlier, according to. Most overdue library book in the world finally returns. Jun 08, 2017 church, who has worked at the library for 40 years, said this is the longest a book had gone missing. Borrower returns books 52 years late to portland state universitys library, with unsigned note. But kindhearted staff at inverness library have decided to waive the financial penalty. In theory it was a massive bankbalancebreaking fine, john. Overdue library book returned after 51 years, which is.

Shetland library shared a photo of the book that was borrowed on oct. Library staff experienced a real turn up for the books when the worlds most overdue novel was finally returned after 3 years. Oct 04, 2018 although the librarys system was founded in 1923, a longoverdue book like this has never been returns, morales said. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note the book, who has seen the wind by w.

Jan 16, 2017 it might have take 100 years, but this library book was finally returned. Book returned to massachusetts library 78 years late upi. Overdue book returned to library in washington state, 65. Even if it were still counted as overdue now, however, it would be far from a record for the longest a library book has been overdue. Overdue library book returned to school 120 years late. A long overdue library book now has its own happy ending. Occasionally, books are returned two or three years late. Library book returned 100 years overdue has perfect title cnet. Jan 14, 2008 ive got a library book my dad checked out in 1941. Former pupil returns school library book 65 years late and. May, 2018 the copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. The book was ironically a copy of anthony brownes title i.

A book has found its way back to a connecticut library 52 years overdue. George washingtons library book returned, 221 years later. The most stolen library book is thought to be the bible, followed by the guinness world records book. The book, a collection of short stories published in 1909, had. There is a chance that new copies have not been bought. Their absence went unnoticed for many years among the librarys 1. On thursday, the hereford cathedral school in the u. Book is returned to san francisco library 100 years overdue. Most libraries will settle for less than the total fine.

After two world wars, neil armstrongs moon landing, and the birth of the internet, it was. Overdue library book returned exactly 66 years later tracking down the person who returned it decades later is nearly impossible. Overdue book returned to nyc library 38 years late. 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. Rich people in china hire body doubles to serve their prison sentence. The harry potter series were the most banned books of the century in the u. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note. Islamic militants in lebanon release kidnapped american journalist terry anderson after. The book is older than the library s computer system which started. Oct 19, 2015 two overdue books were returned to portland state university 52 years later. The book was ironically a copy of anthony brownes title i like. Overdue charles darwin book returned to library 122 years.

A former university of british columbia professor has returned a book 47 years overdue and managed to avoid a hefty library fine. Emily canellossimms paid the fine to kewanee public library in illinois after finding the book in her mothers house. Audiobook that was 42 years overdue finally returned to. Overdue library book returned to scottish library 36 years late. Jun 22, 2011 overdue charles darwin book returned to library 122 years late staff at an australia library have been stunned after first edition copy of charles darwins insectivorous plants book was returned. Jun 30, 2016 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. Dec 08, 2016 a book that had been missing from a school library is finally returned more than 120 years late.

Dec 30, 2011 in 2010 kendal library revealed its longest overdue book was borrowed by a sixyearold boy in june, 1993 and is now 18 years late. The borrower blamed his tardiness on the aerial bombing of the library during the war. A book that had been missing from a school library is finally returned more than 120 years late. Overdue library book returned to scottish library 36 years. They will probably not only want their book back but some fine as well. Long overdue library books that were returned years later. The attleboro public library said in a facebook post. Two overdue books were returned to portland state university 52 years later. 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. A book of short stories titled forty minutes late, was returned to a san francisco library, 100 years late.

The copy of eldridge cleavers memoir soul on ice was due back at the eureka valley branch dec. Staff members at the noah webster library in west hartford say they dont know who returned the copy of w. Most overdue library book in the world finally returns after. A book nearly five decades overdue has been returned to. Inverness sketches 1901 to 1904, by isabel harriet anderson, was. Texan jory enck was arrested and jailed for a day last year. Jan 15, 2017 a book of short stories titled forty minutes late, was returned to a san francisco library, 100 years late. A library book was returned 288 yrs late facts news. A library book was returned 288 yrs late facts news inshorts. Overdue library book returned to school 120 years late bbc news. K released the fact a book that had been overdue for 120 years had been returned. Webb johnson of fairfield returned a san francisco library book friday, 100 years late.

Reeds myths and legends of maoriland was that book for a lady who came to return this book to a library after 68 years. Mitchell, was due back to the local library on sept. Overdue library book returned 52 years later with apology note originally appeared on abc news and was reprinted with permission. Webb johnson returned the book his greatgrandmother checked out in 1917.