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LoLWut?? nd Why?? - - 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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Anonymous - 19/12/2025 03:00

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

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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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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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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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Unruly meets incompetence

Anonymous - 14/10/2023 19:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I was in the library when police arrested me for threatening people. The librarian even told them I did nothing wrong, and that the actual girl they wanted had already left. They took me in anyway. My dad sided with the police and let me “think about what I did” in jail overnight. FML

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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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PleaseCalmDownThisIsALibrary - 30/06/2023 16:00 - United States - Columbia

Today, I'm just a simple librarian. Last week, we had to call the cops on two separate aggressive patrons. Today, I had to call the cops yet again. WTF? FML

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PhailedMidterm - 12/03/2013 19:03 - United States - Mattapan

Today, I was at the library doing research for my midterm. All of the computers were in use, so I decided to use my laptop instead. Ten minutes later, I was confronted and kicked out. My offense? Unauthorized use of the library's so-called "Free Public WiFi". FML

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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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What hell, lady?

Anonymous - 21/04/2021 08:00

Today, my friend wasn't responding to my whispers in the library, so I walked over and very slightly moved his chair. At that exact moment, the librarian walked in. Regardless of our efforts to tell her anything, she got us banned from the library. FML

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babyblueyes 27

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:16

Well you kinda deserve it for having the book for so long...

Bunaf 4

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:14

At least you did the right thing in returning the book.

karlcolt45 19

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:25

should have left it on the drop box

fordneagles 34

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:26

You entirely deserve it for not returning it earlier, for being surprised at the fine, and being so 'heated' with the librarian that she felt she had to call the police. I don't know why you bothered to return it.

VeganVampyre 26

Wednesday 17 April 2013 2:00

Thank you! I was starting to think I was the only who noticed that. Not sure why the mods didn't catch it and fix it before it got posted...

MEM0817 18

Wednesday 17 April 2013 22:11

Yeah exactly. After a few years, there's truly NO point in returning it. I honestly don't get it. What went through OP's mind that thought "Hey! I can finally return it now." After such a long time, it's a lost cause. They've obviously replaced whatever book it was years ago when it wasn't returned.

laserbeak 12

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:26

Remember to return your books on time in the future!

RedPillSucks 31

Tuesday 16 April 2013 15:36

If OP returned the book in the future, would it still be "on time"? *runs from giant crowd of thumbs down*

syki 22

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:26

At all of the libraries I've ever been to, they never charge more than what the book's worth. Weird...

BlueFlatts 20

Tuesday 16 April 2013 21:13

It was priceless 1st edition book so the cost kept going up.?.?

thatsdndn1 19

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:27

Everyone have that forgettin book from the library

GoodLookingGeese 10

Tuesday 16 April 2013 23:28

I have mine for over 20 years, I afraid to go give it back. They may charge me so I might have to sell my car or who knows maybe even my house?!!

bandofsand 10

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:27

Book police, eh? Did they READ you your rights before escorting you out?

buckley91 9

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:33

I'm trying to figure out how exciting your town must be if police came to a library over a late charge on a book. I bet you'll be front page of the newspaper.

YouMissedASpot 8

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:37

You should have just kept it or said you lost it and paid the price of the book lol iv had a book for MONTHS, they havnt called me or anything, needless to say I won't be going back anytime soon lol