Arrr! Ohio library tome be returned a century late with a fine bookmark, aye matey! Walk the plank, ye scallywag!
2024-02-18
Arrr mateys! A lass in Ohio hath returned a treasure she found in her great aunt's abode - a book of poetry that be 93 years overdue to the library! 'Tis a fine tale of forgotten due dates and long-lost literary booty.
Arrr, ye scallywags! Listen up and hear the tale of a library in Ohio that recently received a late return that would make even Blackbeard himself chuckle with delight. A book of poetry, originally due back in 1931, made its grand return to the Licking County Library, much to the surprise of the staff.The book, titled "Heart Throbs," was published back in 1905 and boasted contributions from 50,000 landlubbers. It was found in the great aunt's house of the patron who returned it, showing that even after 93 years, the book was still in shipshape condition, with a neat little bookmark still tucked inside.Despite the hefty late fees that could have been levied over the decades, the library has now become "fine free," meaning no fines for late returns. The library, formerly known as the Newark Public Library, has been in its current location since 2000, moving several times since its establishment in the late 19th century.So, me hearties, let this tale be a lesson to ye all: return yer books on time, or ye may find yerself walkin' the plank of library fines! Arrr!