Money: Today, I went to the public library for the first time ever....

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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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 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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By Anonymous - 09/03/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I finally got my ass into gear and went to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I waited in line for over two hours, only to find out that I had brought my library card instead of my license. 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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Cough up

By Anonymous - 13/11/2009 22:29 - United States

Today, I learned I have over $10,000 in debt, despite never owning a credit card. Apparently, my ex-roommate had been replying to the credit card offers I was receiving in the mail. That also explains my missing driver's license a few months back. 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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Run run run

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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IRS FML

By Anonymous - 19/06/2022 20:00 - United States - Spartanburg

Today, I got a letter from the IRS informing me that I owed a debt of $80 dollars from 4 years ago, and that it has now grown to over $800 dollars, and it's due this month. FML

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By witt75 - 23/02/2011 18:53 - United States

Today, I was overdrawn $15 at the bank. I paid in my last $80 in cash, only for them to inform me that I've been slapped with $90 in overdraft fees. FML

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By poorcollegestudent - 30/10/2009 20:32 - Canada

Today, I went to my university bookstore and tried to use my debit card to pay, but got the "Insufficient Funds" notification. I was buying a single postage stamp, which costs 57 cents. FML

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tomal0 6

Thursday 10 July 2014 12:39

Did you forget to return "Everybody Poops?"

Stazza11 27

Thursday 10 July 2014 12:40

Kudos to you, I couldn't even shit properly at that age and you were a hardcore book nerd!

Comments

Scynistr 20

Friday 11 July 2014 4:53

I was named after my father.. It could potentially be a case of mistaken identity?

DogStew 20

Friday 11 July 2014 5:28

A four year old can have a library card. It's your parents' fault.

Chibi_Kitten 24

Friday 11 July 2014 6:14

In my area...they now arrest people who don't pay library fines for a long time. Well not arrest, but get in trouble with the police.

kkkkkkkkkka 20

Friday 11 July 2014 6:27

Hello Matilda!

22milesaway 13

Friday 11 July 2014 8:23

I hope you showed her your drivers license or ID with your actual birthdate to prove her wrong.

meepingoreos 6

Friday 11 July 2014 8:39

Once they didn't let me get a library card because my mum, who didn't have custody of me, had ten books overdue for about two or three years… We don't even have the same name. I don't know how they knew I was her daughter, but I had to force my dad to get one.

miissmm 5

Friday 11 July 2014 10:00

That shit cray!

frekigeri 4

Friday 11 July 2014 14:07

that's past the point they can bill you for it. after 5 years you can ask to have the fine removed as long as the item had been returned

volcanes_jovenes 6

Saturday 12 July 2014 4:55

reminds me of when i was in second grade and tried to check out a book but was told i couldn't because i already had one out. i couldn't check out a book the rest of the year (it was the start of the school year when they told me this) and about a month before school was out for the summer, the librarian was like, "oops, turns out you never had that book, we made a mistake." i was so mad about that.

ahraea 9

Saturday 12 July 2014 11:57

I'm surprised its only $130. You'd expect after 19 years for the price to be much higher than that. Or is my library just stealing my money by charging $.25 each day its late?