Library book returned 82 years late with note from borrower's family:
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Library Book Returned After 82 YearsA 1943 book was returned in 2025 to San Antonio Public Library with no late fees, despite fines that could total $16,000 today.
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- A book borrowed in July 1943 was returned in June 2025 to the San Antonio Public Library after nearly 82 years.
- The book, authored by Frances Bruce Strain, was originally checked out by the returner's grandmother.
- Overdue fines of three cents per day applied at the time but were waived as the library eliminated fines in 2021.
- The returned book is in good condition and will be displayed before being sold to support the library.
I hope there is no late fee for it because Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.— A person who returned the book in a letter to the library.
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