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
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Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
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 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 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
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 finally got my ass into gear and went to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I waited in line for over two hours, only to find out that I had brought my library card instead of my license. FML
Today, I went to the library to bring back some books, I walked up to the counter and the librarian turned to me and said "What can I do for you young man?" I'm a girl. FML
Today, I learned I have over $10,000 in debt, despite never owning a credit card. Apparently, my ex-roommate had been replying to the credit card offers I was receiving in the mail. That also explains my missing driver's license a few months back. 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 rushed from work so I could get to the library to return a book that was due. The library closes at 7:00 p.m. I arrived at 6:56, huffing and puffing. The lady saw me, slammed the door in my face, and locked it. I now have to pay a late fee for 4 minutes. FML
Today, I got a letter from the IRS informing me that I owed a debt of $80 dollars from 4 years ago, and that it has now grown to over $800 dollars, and it's due this month. FML
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tomal0 6
Did you forget to return "Everybody Poops?"
Stazza11 27
Kudos to you, I couldn't even shit properly at that age and you were a hardcore book nerd!
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Comments (58)
lasagnanarcotics 14
It seems as though a parental guardian may have done ****** up a tad bit. Or someone has the same name :)
beaverteaser 16
might wanna check your credit score out too.
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
Aside from the funny anecdote, I am quite surprised that at age 23, you never went to the public library before. Unless you had a pretty good one at school, you've been missing out.
sweetbliss3 37
I didn't have my first library card until I was 23. I usually went to Barnes and noble or borders. mainly bc I lived between towns and I didn't want to pay a yearly fee, plus I got to keep the books I really enjoyed. now I live in the city and it's library time every week.
ElmoSaysSquishy 28
Wait, you need to pay fees to use public libraries in some places?
sweetbliss3 37
81 yes. I lived between towns so there was a fee. if you live in town it's free. idk something about taxes or something.
aimzskee 30
Damn, their fees aren't very high if that's what they charge you for a book that's 19 years overdue.
shessohighh 10
When the cost of overdue fees reaches the cost of the book they will usually just charge for the book. It would be completely unethical to tack on a hundred dollars of late fees.
aimzskee 30
I was being... Never mind.
ElmoSaysSquishy 28
The maximum late fee per item at my local library is £3.50 or something. They charge 35p per day and will only charge for 10 late days.
kernelkat 16
I've worked at a public library and this usually happens because the parent checked out a bunch of stuff and never returned it. What's sad is usually the reason they use the child's card is because their account is already blocked from doing the same thing on theirs.
Peachy2392 26
I work at a public library, too. I was thinking that it's either their parent or someone else with the same name. I believe most libraries require ID to open a library card which should help resolve things if it's someone with the same name. That being said, if it's a parent and you love at home, they may not let you open one because you love at the same address so it's thought of as one account with multiple cards. Each public library is different though so I could be totally off base regarding the rules and procedures at your public library. Hope everything worked out for you, OP.
raspution 21
I love how your auto spell is changing live.
kingdomgirl94 29
Mine does the opposite. I live my boyfriend and I lived that movie I saw last week and don't you just live the smell of BBQ steak?
Peachy2392 26
I didn't notice it changed live to love. Sorry y'all :)
lebronisfaggot 1
******
laden_swallow09 35
*chanting* Follow up! Follow up! Follow up! Follow up!
Peachy2392 26
Wow. I'm sorry that happened. I work in a public library myself and the only thing I can think of is that there's someone in their system with the same name as you (which could easily be resolved by showing your drivers license). Hopefully you got everything worked out.
Randomhero1331 5
Shut the **** up, nerd. How is this even an Fml?
Peachy2392 26
OP is not a nerd for wanting a library card. You seem to have underestimated the resources that libraries usually have. Computers, internet, printing, scanning, faxing, private study rooms, exam practice and prep books, among many other things. Even if OP just wants some books, what's wrong with being a well read person?
AlwaysSin 3
I'm sorry about that. My brother and I both have an accumulated $200 on our accounts from the '90's (when we were children) because our mom checked out DVDs that she never returned with our cards.
Merylwen 24
Your public library had DVDs in the 90s?
prinncess00 16
You mean VHS?