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)
Momo_Moonlight 25
Well...I guess it would really have been better to have returned it sooner. But calling the cops on you does seem a bit harsh.
bReLiNg 18
I hope it was a good read!
DracoSpirita 21
A few years ago I had to return a few books that I'd had since I was little. I was charged $60 for them. $100 and a police escort is a little steep for one book, in my opinion.
ami200485 14
Should've just kept the book if you had it that long
tralala453 22
If you've had it for years you deserved it...
Enslaved 38
I keep books from the library all the time. They can only charge you the book's value no matter how long you kept it. You must have had a very expensive book to begin with.
perdix 31
#37, I don't know what kind of library you go to, but when I worked at one, we charged the entire cost of replacing the book which was more than the purchase price of the book. Also, we bought the editions with "library binding" that is more expensive than hardback. In most places, the library is not a good "try it before you buy it" bookstore.
Enslaved 38
I think you're correct. I once kept the "Sudoku for Dummies" book when I was first learning the game. I didn't want to return it because I wrote in it and did ALL the puzzles. :P The library charged me the $14.95 which was the price written on the book itself and I think it was just a few dollars more for them to order a new/replaced one. (Still worth it to me) I also kept a bunch of drink recipes books when I was first learning how to bartend. The library is my risk free bookstore! :P Unlike a regular bookstore, I've never been stuck with a book I didn't want to own :P
lexxiii 17
You should have been charged for the book and that's it. I don't get what the huge fine was about and the cops. Nevertheless, YDI for waiting so long.
loloalltheway 23
I've have, i'm not an English pro but that sounds wrong...
TheChillyBoy88 6
That's a story to tell the grand kids.
ViviMage 40
This is what the book return drop is for