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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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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llama612 27
I constantly get "fines" from my library I just go in and return the books and borrow some more and they don't say anything. Usually as soon as you return it they don't care. They only might in this case because if they had to get a replacement book because yours had been gone so long then naturally they would charge you the cost of them having to get that if they paid for it if it was a donation then I doubt you would then, even so though you shouldn't be charged $100 that's a bit beyond a joke. I do find libraries do way overcharge on there fines I remember when I was just a kid I borrowed a book from the library and didn't end up returning it and I got a letter with a fine of $130 for one kids cartoon book. (I was like 12 at this time mind you). She had no right to call the cops on you though that was just over doing it.
dontpanic_fml 32
Because libraries are doing a great service by lending out books for free. That's why the fines are there. You know about the fines so just don't return the books late. There has to be something in place to quell the flood of people that would just take books out and keep them indefinitely, and to help fund the free public service of a library. And how do you know how belligerent the OP did or didn't get or if the librarian had the "right" to call the cops on them?
llama612 27
There fines are beyond over priced though when they charge hundred of dollars for one book you can go to any book store and pick up for 20 and that's usually if its a new release by a well known author then. Also it's quite common for people to forget to return them by the due date. And ok yes it is her right I made a mistake there and we could argue that but since we have no idea who is more in the wrong the librarian or OP then it's pointless.
dontpanic_fml 32
Right, that's my point too, we don't know. And I say if you can buy a new book for less, then do that, instead of borrowing it for free and complaining about the fines when you keep it too long. Libraries are still being really generous; if you know the system and don't want to pay stuff then just follow the rules.
ozpunker 20
Library? lol, What's that?
lena808 13
Don't mess with the librarians, they mean some serious business.
Cashtangoteam 10
Just keep the book and buy the library some new ones. Cheaper than a hundred dollar library fine.
Cashtangoteam 10
Just keep the book and buy the library some new ones. Cheaper than a hundred dollar library fine.
stogeist 5
That must of been some book.
r3xy1202 14
YDI for keeping the book for years. Sure, it's unprofessional of the librarian to get so mad at you, but what did you really expect?
dontpanic_fml 32
The way you wrote that makes it so authoritative and foreboding. And you shall Return The Book On Time.
Silly_Lilly6969 23
Why did you have it for a year? Took you that long to read it? Must've been a book about women.
InvisibleMonster_fml 16
Should've kept the book, if you had it for years you should know that there is a late fee. YDI