“Book Returns After 100 Years, Library Staff in Shock and Awe”
In a shocking turn of events, a book that has been gone for more than a century has finally made its way back home to the Andover Memorial Hall Library in Massachusetts. According to reports, the book, titled “The Young Lady’s Home,” was checked out by one Harriet L. Swain in 1910. And after 111 long years, the book has made its way back to its rightful place.
Library staff members were in shock and awe when they received the book back, declaring it a miracle of sorts. “We never thought we’d see the day when this book would return to us,” one staff member said. “We had all but given up hope.”
But the story of the book’s journey to its home doesn’t come without some suspense and intrigue. Although it was checked out in 1910, the book mysteriously disappeared from the library’s records, leaving staff members clueless as to its whereabouts. However, a recent cleaning of the basement led to the startling discovery of the book, where it had apparently been hiding for more than a century.
Upon opening the book, library staff members were also surprised to find a note from the book’s original borrower, Harriet L. Swain. The note read, “Sorry for the delay in returning this book. Life got in the way.” It’s unclear what life events could keep someone from returning a library book for over a century, but we can only assume it must have been pretty hectic.
The library has since forgiven Harriet L. Swain for her tardiness in returning the book, though they did mention that if she had kept the book for just one more year, she would have been charged a hefty late fee. “We would have had to bill her for the cost of the book plus interest. So I guess Harriet lucked out,” the staff member said with a chuckle.
Despite the long delay in its return, the book has been welcomed back with open arms at the Andover Memorial Hall Library. In fact, the staff has even put the book back on display for all to see. It’s unclear if anyone will actually read the book after all these years, but the library has high hopes.
“We’re just excited to have this piece of history back where it belongs,” the staff member said. “And who knows? Maybe someone will check it out again in another hundred years.”
As for Harriet L. Swain, it’s unclear whether she is still around to reap the rewards of her timely return. But one thing is for sure – she has made quite the mark on the Andover Memorial Hall Library’s history.
