Newsweek

‘Hope There Is No Late Fee’: Book Returned to Library 82 Years Late

A library book checked out in July 1943 has finally made its way back to the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) in Texas after 82 years overdue. Your Child, His Family, and Friends by Frances Bruce ...
NBC News

Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore'

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library. It came with a letter noting that “Grandma won’t be able to pay for it ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Someone Returned a Library Book That Their Grandmother Checked Out Eight Decades Ago

The book is on view inthe Central Library's lobby. San Antonio Public Library A book was returned to the San Antonio Public Library this past June—nearly 82 years after it was last borrowed. The ...
San Antonio Current

Person returns overdue book to San Antonio Public Library 82 years after it was checked out

The book Your Child, His Family, and Friends by Frances Bruce Strain is in good condition, and the library plans to sell it. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Public Library An overdue book checked ...
Oregonian

‘I hope there is no late fee’: Library book returned from Oregon to Texas after 82 years

A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library. It came with a letter noting that “Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.” The book is ...