Arr, Clint Eastwood's tale be return'd to th' library, 38 years tardy! A sly scalawag, avoidin' a hefty 6K in fees!
2024-01-24
Arrr, me hearties! Word on the high seas be that Bedford Central Library hath just acquired a tome o' knowledge about the legendary Clint Eastwood. This treasure was borrowed back in May of 1986, and now be worth a king's ransom in overdue doubloons!
In a surprising turn of events, a library in England recently received a long overdue biography of Clint Eastwood that had been borrowed nearly four decades ago. The book, titled "Clint Eastwood" by Gerald Cole and Peter Williams, was originally checked out in May 1986 by students from John Bunyan Upper School (now known as Bedford Academy). The book had been part of the city's Young People's Library Service collection.According to the Bedford Independent, the book was returned by a member of the public who had found it during a house clearance. The return occurred 13,762 days after it was originally borrowed. If the library hadn't waived the fees, the borrower would have been fined a whopping £4,816.70 (equivalent to over $6,110 in U.S. dollars).
The Bedford Central Library expressed their excitement on Facebook, stating that the return of the book after nearly 40 years had made their day. They also jokingly mentioned that since it was an old school library book, the fine wouldn't have been a "fistful of dollars."
An assistant at the library named Anthony revealed that they receive hundreds of book returns daily, but this particular return caught their attention. He also mentioned that despite the book being borrowed almost 38 years ago, it was still in great condition, which was heartwarming to see.
The unauthorized biography of the "Dirty Harry" star was written by British authors and published in London. The library assistant highlighted the ease of returning books in the modern era, thanks to technology. Customers can use the library app or online catalog to manage their loans, including renewing them to avoid late fees.
Overall, the library expressed their warm welcome to all patrons, even those who may have been tardy in returning their borrowed books. They humorously added that whether someone hadn't visited since the release of "Heartbreak Ridge" or was a regular customer, they would love to see them.
Fox News reached out to the Bedford Central Library for further comment.