Today, I found out that someone found my lost library card, and instead of returning it, took out multiple items. If they don't return them, I'm on the hook to paying over $100 for them. FML
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Today, I went to a library to return a book that I've had for years. After a heated discussion with the librarian, not only did she charge me over a hundred dollars for the book, she also called the cops to escort me out. FML
Today, I found a wallet containing an ID card. I managed to track down the owner, who now is threatening to call the police if I don't return the 400 dollars that he insists were also in it. FML
Today, I lost a book. I'd used my credit card as a bookmark. FML
Today, I tried to return a library book sneakily to avoid the overdue fine. I slid it on the counter but the scanner screamed, lights flashed, and the librarian announced my humiliatingly overdue name like a game show host. FML
Today, I was paying for groceries when the cashier asked if I wanted cash back. I said yes and handed over my card. She stared at me and said, “You're using a library card.” I'd pulled the wrong card out of my wallet. FML
Today, I was at the library. I went near the computer section when I saw this man cursing and pounding his fists on a computer. He left. I thought I'd check it out. As I sat down, a librarian came over with the security guard and pointed at me. I'm now being fined for destroying public property. FML
Today, I forgot my library book on a bench then I got on a bus, so I got off at the next stop and walked back to get it. I arrived just in time to see some guy pick it up and hop on another bus. So now I'm not on the bus I needed, and I have to pay for the book. FML
Today, I went to the public library for the first time ever. The librarian told me I couldn't get a library card because I had an outstanding balance of $130.00 from 1995. I was born in 1991. FML
Today, I went to pick up some pictures I took on a family trip, but the person at the counter said someone else had already picked them up. Now not only am I out $20, some random creep has pictures of me and my whole family. FML
Today, after sharing my library app account with my sister for years, out of revenge for sleeping with her boyfriend, she removed the holds on all the books and audios I’ve been waiting months for. It could be half a year before I get any of them. FML
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Top comments
OtakuGamerHero 5
Report it. Tell the library you lost your card and someone else has been using it without your permission. I'm sure if you explain it they won't charge you.
DeadxManxWalking 27
the librarian who checked them out should be able to identify that you're not the person who checked them out. show an ID as proof.
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Comments (27)
OtakuGamerHero 5
Report it. Tell the library you lost your card and someone else has been using it without your permission. I'm sure if you explain it they won't charge you.
DeadxManxWalking 27
the librarian who checked them out should be able to identify that you're not the person who checked them out. show an ID as proof.
shabadabba 14
where I live they have self check machines. May be the se for op
AdamTodddBrown 11
You don't show ID to check out books at a public library. Anyone can use anyone's card. Families share cards. It's not that out of the ordinary. OP should've reported it lost sooner.
DeadxManxWalking 27
@15: I meant as a proof of name and picture
yerawizardlizzy 27
At our libraries you have to have a photo on file which will pop up when your card is scanned. And only one of our branches has self-checkout, but I rarely see anyone use it.
epeeftw 16
Yeah but you may be making a pretty big assumption when you think that the librarian remembers every person who checks out a book, along with what book they got. Certainly not the case in cities and colleges.
purelymixed 17
We still have library's?
Tripartita 45
Yes, and if you still visited them, you might know that the correct pluralization is "libraries." :-P
domolovesyoshi 33
Did you honestly think there weren't any libraries
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BearsArenotReal 9
No you see pandas are real and bears are no
PePziNL 20
No they don't have the right koalafications
Tripartita 45
It don't understand why such a serious issue was posted on FML. It starts with a stolen library card, but pretty soon, your family won't be able to tell the difference between you and the thief. They'll laugh as he makes allusions to "Huckleberry Finn" and "Crime and Punishment" that /you/ might've thought of if you'd taken them out. Pretty soon, your beloved child will be asking /him/ to read "To Kill a Mockingbird" to them!
OtakuGamerHero 5
Was it necessary to criticize the poster like that? What exactly are you trying to accomplish by trying to tear the poster of this FML down?
Tripartita 45
I don't know if you're joking or not, but I sure was. I was trying to combine literature theft and identity theft for comedic purposes. I'm genuinely confused by how anything I wrote would tear the poster down or criticize him.
Swan_Nazi 22
Fyl
Kitouran 30
Believe it or not, but there's a button for that.
chidexy 21
at least you know the person uses it well
DrChrisOfWumbo 12
But... But you're in Canada...
BoxFullOfLazy 25
Did you report it stolen or lost in the first place? They should have flagged it in their system so that no one could use it. If so, then fyl. If you didn't, then ydi.
Oceanborn_fml 24
Exactly my thought. When you lose things that can cost you money out cause other problems, first thing you do is report them lost and have them deactivated.
izzajaneful 24
They probably thought it was just misplaced, and that they would find it. And if someone else found it, it was an unlikely target for theft. Clearly, the theft happened. But to say as soon as you misplace something as usually innocuous as a library card you should have canceled it, so YDI, seems a bit extreme.
Oceanborn_fml 24
It's a small ydi for a small damage. IF they don't report it missing they should be aware that it can potentially cause problems. Sure, most people will take that risk because it is a small one, but it's still their fault for not taking precautions.
chisty87 16
YDI for not reporting your card lost as soon as you found out you lost it...