In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned
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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,
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.
Book overdue 51 years finally returned to Massachusetts library
"The Early Works of Aubrey Beardsley" was finally returned to the Worcester Public Library. It was due on May 22, 1973. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports. Republicans win control of the US House of Repres
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