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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You deserved it 4 480

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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

I agree, your life sucks 26 600

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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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You deserved it 326

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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You deserved it 15 666

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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You deserved it 193

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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You deserved it 254

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

hxnnxh 14

Thursday 10 July 2014 20:16

'Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a Library Card' - Arthur

amisenho 11

Thursday 10 July 2014 20:18

It's the start of "Fahrenheit 451"!

coppersmith 13

Thursday 10 July 2014 20:21

You started reading at the age of 4... and took 19 years to finish your first book?... you are the dumbest child prodigy I have ever come across

McMelons 9

Thursday 10 July 2014 21:17

I get this, I'm too worried that the fees my mum got on "my" library card as a kid will be given to me to pay if I go to the library

andro6657 10

Thursday 10 July 2014 21:44

The stuff you do when you're 4 always comes back to haunt you!

alicat13 12

Thursday 10 July 2014 22:24

So why did you not return your Cat in the Hat?

Jghaugland 6

Thursday 10 July 2014 23:02

Swiggity swoogity that sucks booty.

lynds71 12

Friday 11 July 2014 0:22

I'm concerned that you are like 23 years old and that's your first time at the public library...

JJ_86 22

Friday 11 July 2014 0:43

OP had got all the knowledge (s)he could have by the age of 4. There never was a need to visit the library.

BeepBeepSwerve 9

Friday 11 July 2014 1:14

"like 23 years old" lol i was born in 1992 and I'm 21...

QueenSaru 28

Friday 11 July 2014 6:57

@80, OP would be between 22 years & 7 months old and 23 years old if they were born in 1991. So yes, 'like 23' while slang and 'around 23' should have been used instead, #77 is still correct.

PhoenixRiver 10

Friday 11 July 2014 1:22

sounds like a job for the mystery inc. within two weeks I owe 32 bucks :/

tracyswingkid 8

Friday 11 July 2014 2:33

I am a librarian. We see this every day. You were too young to get a library card on your own. Your mom (or dad) got one for you, checked out a stack of books, then never returned them. We mostly see this when the parents have maxed out the fines on their own cards and get cut off. Try working with the library. They usually just want their books back or for you to pay for replacements. Be honest and nice.