Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Overdue Book Returns to Library After 82 Years
Someone found a library book that was WAY overdue - like, 82 years overdue!
The book, called 'Your Child, His Family, and Friends,' was borrowed from a library in San Antonio a long, long time ago.
The person who borrowed it moved away, and the book ended up with their family.
After the person's father passed away, his child from Oregon found the book and sent it back.
The library doesn't charge late fees anymore, but if they did, it would have been a lot of money!
Now, the book will be on display at the library.
An overdue library book was returned to the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) after nearly 82 years.
The book, 'Your Child, His Family, and Friends,' was originally due in 1943.
The book was found among a father's possessions and returned by his child from Oregon.
The book was in good condition upon its return and will be displayed in the library.
If late fees were applied, it would have cost approximately $896.79.
- Who
- The book was returned by PAAG from Oregon after finding it among their father's possessions.
- What
- An overdue library book, 'Your Child, His Family, and Friends', was returned to the San Antonio Public Library.
- When
- The book was returned in June, nearly 82 years after its due date in July 1943.
- Where
- San Antonio Public Library (SAPL), and returned from Oregon.
- Why
- The person decided to return the book after discovering its origin.
- Book Title
- 'Your Child, His Family, and Friends'
- Library
- San Antonio Public Library (SAPL)
- Original Due Date
- July 1943
- Return Date
- June
- Returner Location
- Oregon
- Potential Late Fee
- $896.79
- Book's future
- Displayed then resold