Lloyd and I had not been to our local library in years. I had visited it virtually: they were going to finish the basement and during their funding campaign, their website had a cool 3-D walk through feature. Well, they finished the basement, years went by, we finally went to see it. (It is beautiful in person.)
Lloyd wanted to check out a book. We did, and sure enough, I had a fine. We paid it, went home, and forgot all about the book. The overdue notice came on Monday (Lloyd and I have not been awake in this house at the same time this week). Today I showed him the notice and asked if he had any memory of checking out the book. We searched the house and the car, and sure enough – it was under the seat.
What’s the lesson, kids? Never read books.
Gretchen says
I am terrible about overdue fines. I just consider them to be my contribution to the public good. (Hey…maybe I should total them up and deduct them from my taxes as a charitable contribution! Why didn’t I think of this sooner!?)
Brad says
I think libraries are amazing… they loan you books for nothing! (…except overdue fines) If I weren’t so lazy, I would go to them more often.
Fortunately, my school has a pretty nice library. I’m borrowing books from them all the time. All I have to pay in overdue fines is the embarrassment of telling the librarian I still have that one book two months after I borrowed it.
Deborah says
You can give them your email address and they will send you a reminder before it’s due. You’re welcome.
Lauren says
Pffft. Like I’m ever setting foot in that place again. 😉
Mom says
I solved that problem. I just buy my books at Calvary and donate them back. Lloyd gets that from his Mom. Works unless you are looking for a specific book.