Money: Today, I went to the public library for the first time ever....

By library book - 10/07/2014 05:27 - United States - Grand Prairie

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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By LoLWut?? nd Why?? - 16/04/2013 04:01 - United States

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

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By bookbroke - 26/04/2016 04:27 - Canada - Regina

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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Checked out

By Anonymous - 09/03/2023 06:00 - United States

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

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My short hair!

By Trama1201 - 04/01/2020 14:00 - United States - Boston

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

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Cough up

By Anonymous - 13/11/2009 22:29 - United States

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

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It wasn't me

By weliveanddie14 - 07/05/2009 20:27 - United States

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

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Run run run

By Chiong - 26/02/2022 12:00

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

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IRS FML

By Anonymous - 19/06/2022 20:00 - United States - Spartanburg

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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By witt75 - 23/02/2011 18:53 - United States

Today, I was overdrawn $15 at the bank. I paid in my last $80 in cash, only for them to inform me that I've been slapped with $90 in overdraft fees. FML

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By poorcollegestudent - 30/10/2009 20:32 - Canada

Today, I went to my university bookstore and tried to use my debit card to pay, but got the "Insufficient Funds" notification. I was buying a single postage stamp, which costs 57 cents. FML

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tomal0 6

Thursday 10 July 2014 12:39

Did you forget to return "Everybody Poops?"

Stazza11 27

Thursday 10 July 2014 12:40

Kudos to you, I couldn't even shit properly at that age and you were a hardcore book nerd!

Comments

magikarpsmurfs 19

Thursday 10 July 2014 16:03

Time travel perhaps?

beaverteaser 16

Friday 11 July 2014 15:28

Yea was gonna do a back to the future pun

krakalacka 14

Thursday 10 July 2014 17:37

I'm a librarian and see this type of stuff all the time. Most the time either the parent signed them for the card when they were young, or there is a mistake made on the account that is bringing it up with this person. Just talk to the supervisor or branch manager, they will work with you If you work with them.

seemetrot_fml 16

Thursday 10 July 2014 17:43

You would think they would be more understanding.

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 10 July 2014 18:35

Possible name mix up? Otherwise it looks like you'll have to go to another library

sprints54 19

Thursday 10 July 2014 19:04

Those fines on late doctor Seuss ad up huh

katebond 16

Thursday 10 July 2014 19:37

oh my gosh! reincarnation!!!

PresidentNorth 16

Friday 11 July 2014 17:34

There's dumb and then there's you.

kaytasha 18

Thursday 10 July 2014 19:46

Wow, i think you are one of those genius Four year olds with extraordinary high IQ's, who were always at the library engrossed in books.

RedPillSucks 31

Thursday 10 July 2014 19:54

Might want to make sure someone hasn't stolen your identity

ceelos97 16

Thursday 10 July 2014 20:09

I guess that wasn't your first time in the public library

PotatoUnicorn 8

Thursday 10 July 2014 20:12

Since when did all this reading become so cool

amisenho 11

Thursday 10 July 2014 20:26

Reading was once a privilege of royalty and the higher class. Think of it as sampling from a tarnished silver spoon. It's still cool and classy. On the other hand, with electronic books and ease of portability, reading is beginning to make a comeback with people that can afford those electronics.