Public freakouts, Cops and Money: Freakout

Freakout

By LoLWut?? nd Why?? - 16/04/2013 04:01 - United States

Today, I went to a library to return a book that I've had for years. After a heated discussion with the librarian, not only did she charge me over a hundred dollars for the book, she also called the cops to escort me out. FML

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By Chiong - 26/02/2022 12:00

Today, I rushed from work so I could get to the library to return a book that was due. The library closes at 7:00 p.m. I arrived at 6:56, huffing and puffing. The lady saw me, slammed the door in my face, and locked it. I now have to pay a late fee for 4 minutes. FML

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It wasn't me

By weliveanddie14 - 07/05/2009 20:27 - United States

Today, I was at the library. I went near the computer section when I saw this man cursing and pounding his fists on a computer. He left. I thought I'd check it out. As I sat down, a librarian came over with the security guard and pointed at me. I'm now being fined for destroying public property. FML

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By bookbroke - 26/04/2016 04:27 - Canada - Regina

Today, I found out that someone found my lost library card, and instead of returning it, took out multiple items. If they don't return them, I'm on the hook to paying over $100 for them. FML

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Unruly meets incompetence

By Anonymous - 14/10/2023 19:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I was in the library when police arrested me for threatening people. The librarian even told them I did nothing wrong, and that the actual girl they wanted had already left. They took me in anyway. My dad sided with the police and let me “think about what I did” in jail overnight. FML

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My short hair!

By Trama1201 - 04/01/2020 14:00 - United States - Boston

Today, I went to the library to bring back some books, I walked up to the counter and the librarian turned to me and said "What can I do for you young man?" I'm a girl. FML

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Risky business

By PleaseCalmDownThisIsALibrary - 30/06/2023 16:00 - United States - Columbia

Today, I'm just a simple librarian. Last week, we had to call the cops on two separate aggressive patrons. Today, I had to call the cops yet again. WTF? FML

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By PhailedMidterm - 12/03/2013 19:03 - United States - Mattapan

Today, I was at the library doing research for my midterm. All of the computers were in use, so I decided to use my laptop instead. Ten minutes later, I was confronted and kicked out. My offense? Unauthorized use of the library's so-called "Free Public WiFi". FML

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By library book - 10/07/2014 05:27 - United States - Grand Prairie

Today, I went to the public library for the first time ever. The librarian told me I couldn't get a library card because I had an outstanding balance of $130.00 from 1995. I was born in 1991. FML

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What hell, lady?

By Anonymous - 21/04/2021 08:00

Today, my friend wasn't responding to my whispers in the library, so I walked over and very slightly moved his chair. At that exact moment, the librarian walked in. Regardless of our efforts to tell her anything, she got us banned from the library. FML

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By bookworm - 08/06/2019 14:00

Today, I had a garage sale and sold some books I don't read anymore. A woman came up and yelled at me, saying I'd stolen one of the books from her house. I later found out that it was a distraction so that her boyfriend could steal my TV. FML

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babyblueyes 27

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:16

Well you kinda deserve it for having the book for so long...

Bunaf 4

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:14

At least you did the right thing in returning the book.

Comments

Momo_Moonlight 25

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:54

Well...I guess it would really have been better to have returned it sooner. But calling the cops on you does seem a bit harsh.

bReLiNg 18

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:55

I hope it was a good read!

DracoSpirita 21

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:55

A few years ago I had to return a few books that I'd had since I was little. I was charged $60 for them. $100 and a police escort is a little steep for one book, in my opinion.

ami200485 14

Tuesday 16 April 2013 12:58

Should've just kept the book if you had it that long

tralala453 22

Tuesday 16 April 2013 13:00

If you've had it for years you deserved it...

Enslaved 36

Tuesday 16 April 2013 13:05

I keep books from the library all the time. They can only charge you the book's value no matter how long you kept it. You must have had a very expensive book to begin with.

perdix 29

Tuesday 16 April 2013 13:18

#37, I don't know what kind of library you go to, but when I worked at one, we charged the entire cost of replacing the book which was more than the purchase price of the book. Also, we bought the editions with "library binding" that is more expensive than hardback. In most places, the library is not a good "try it before you buy it" bookstore.

Enslaved 36

Tuesday 16 April 2013 13:52

I think you're correct. I once kept the "Sudoku for Dummies" book when I was first learning the game. I didn't want to return it because I wrote in it and did ALL the puzzles. :P The library charged me the $14.95 which was the price written on the book itself and I think it was just a few dollars more for them to order a new/replaced one. (Still worth it to me) I also kept a bunch of drink recipes books when I was first learning how to bartend. The library is my risk free bookstore! :P Unlike a regular bookstore, I've never been stuck with a book I didn't want to own :P

lexxiii 17

Tuesday 16 April 2013 13:06

You should have been charged for the book and that's it. I don't get what the huge fine was about and the cops. Nevertheless, YDI for waiting so long.