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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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)
Scynistr 20
I was named after my father.. It could potentially be a case of mistaken identity?
DogStew 20
A four year old can have a library card. It's your parents' fault.
Chibi_Kitten 24
In my area...they now arrest people who don't pay library fines for a long time. Well not arrest, but get in trouble with the police.
kkkkkkkkkka 20
Hello Matilda!
22milesaway 13
I hope you showed her your drivers license or ID with your actual birthdate to prove her wrong.
meepingoreos 6
Once they didn't let me get a library card because my mum, who didn't have custody of me, had ten books overdue for about two or three years… We don't even have the same name. I don't know how they knew I was her daughter, but I had to force my dad to get one.
miissmm 5
That shit cray!
frekigeri 4
that's past the point they can bill you for it. after 5 years you can ask to have the fine removed as long as the item had been returned
volcanes_jovenes 6
reminds me of when i was in second grade and tried to check out a book but was told i couldn't because i already had one out. i couldn't check out a book the rest of the year (it was the start of the school year when they told me this) and about a month before school was out for the summer, the librarian was like, "oops, turns out you never had that book, we made a mistake." i was so mad about that.
ahraea 9
I'm surprised its only $130. You'd expect after 19 years for the price to be much higher than that. Or is my library just stealing my money by charging $.25 each day its late?