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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 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 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 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 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
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'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
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
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
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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Top comments
babyblueyes 27
Well you kinda deserve it for having the book for so long...
Bunaf 4
At least you did the right thing in returning the book.
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Comments (100)
karlcolt45 19
should have left it on the drop box
fordneagles 34
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 27
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
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
Remember to return your books on time in the future!
RedPillSucks 33
If OP returned the book in the future, would it still be "on time"? *runs from giant crowd of thumbs down*
syki 22
At all of the libraries I've ever been to, they never charge more than what the book's worth. Weird...
BlueFlatts 20
It was priceless 1st edition book so the cost kept going up.?.?
thatsdndn1 19
Everyone have that forgettin book from the library
GoodLookingGeese 10
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
Book police, eh? Did they READ you your rights before escorting you out?
buckley91 9
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
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
djxerxes9000 18
Hope it was a good read
SkepticalMiss 5
Replacement fees can run to the hundreds. The cops would only have been called if you were causing a scene. YDI
nightbirdblue 27
Plus who knows if the OP kept the book in good condition for all that time..