A woman return borrowed library book 67 years ago

A woman in New Zealand return a book borrowed from the library since 67 years ago.


This shocking news was revealed after Epsom Community Library book upload photos along with slip lending include the letters dated December 17, 1948.

"It's an exceptional customer, come to us. In her childhood, she was a customer at the library, and then he moved to Auckland. Accidentally book was carried away moved," the statement uploaded library managers in their social media accounts.

As reported UPI.com page, Friday (04/30/2016), the book is returned in a condition that is still very good to read.

A librarian Zoe Cornelius revealed to the Guardian, that she would not be charged a late fee, because the borrower children are not subject to sanctions.

"He told me that he found the book of her childhood and had planned to return it for years," he said again.

"He looked a little embarrassed, but she was sincere. She said during the book available to him, he had read it over and over again for decades. I am happy to know that the book is in the hands of people who cared and loved for decades," said Zoe.

If only the woman borrowed the book as an adult, then he had to pay late penalties reaches approximately 17,000 US dollars, or approximately USD 225 million.

Source: kompasnews