125-year-old book returned to Worcester Public Library, 51 years after due date
A 125-year-old book that was overdue for 51 years has finally returned home to the Worcester Public Library thanks to a Boston resident.
After 50 years, overdue library book is returned to Massachusetts library with a sweet note
A library book that was more than 50 years overdue has finally been returned to the Massachusetts library where it belongs – with a kind note. The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley, an art book published in 1899, was borrowed from the Worcester Public Library in 1973 and was meant to be returned by May 22 that year.
Overdue book finds its way back to Massachusetts library after 51 years
A book is back at a Massachusetts library after being returned to another facility 51 years past its due date.
51 years later, overdue book is finally returned to Worcester Public Library
The book was added to Worcester Public Library’s collection in 1899. Then in 1973, it was checked out and never returned.
Decades overdue library book returned 51 years later
As Kathy Penny sifted through the returned books of the bin, she noticed a book with a trim that was a little more dusty than usual. Penny is the Manager of Collection Services for the Cambridge Public Library for years now,
Library book from 1899 returned to Massachusetts library 51 years late
A book that is nearly 130 years old is back in the stacks at a local library, decades after it was last checked out.
1899 library book returned five decades later in perfect condition
“The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley” returned to Worcester library 51 years late. A library book published in 1899 has made its way back to Worcester Public Library in Massachusetts, 51 years after its due date. “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley” was originally checked out on May 22, 1973.
Overdue book finds its way back to library 51 years later
A book is back at a Massachusetts library after being returned to another facility 51 years past its due date.The Worcester Public Library said its only
Only copy of overdue library book returned to Worcester 51 years later
It was borrowed in 1973 and returned in 2024. Now Public Library's only copy of "The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley" is back on the shelf.
Overdue book finally returned to Worcester Public Library 51 years late
A 125-year-old book that was overdue for 51 years has finally returned home to the Worcester Public Library thanks to a Boston resident.
19th-century book due back to Worcester Public Library in 1973 is returned
The Worcester Public Library recently had an unusual surprise — the return of a book more than half a century overdue. Checked out in 1973, the book finally returned to the library late this year. Library officials believe it was discovered by a Boston resident cleaning out a relative’s belongings.
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Library book from 1899 returned five decades late in great condition
(Gray News) – A library book published in 1899 and 51 years overdue has finally been returned. “The Early Work of Aubrey ...