A library book titled 'Your Child, His Family, and Friends' was returned nearly 82 years after being checked out in July 1943. The borrower found the book among their late father's belongings and noted it was likely borrowed by their grandmother, who had taken it to Mexico City when she worked at the US Embassy. The San Antonio Public Library no longer charges overdue fines, which would have led to a penalty of nearly $900, based on the original fine of three cents per day. The book served as a parenting guide during its time.
The book, 'Your Child, His Family, and Friends', was checked out in July 1943 and returned nearly 82 years later from a person in Oregon.
The letter included a note about the borrower’s grandmother, who likely took the book to Mexico City when she moved there to work at the US Embassy.
The San Antonio Public Library eliminated overdue fines in 2021, despite the original fine for late returns amounting to nearly $900 if adjusted for inflation.
This book, providing guidance for parents on children’s relationships, was borrowed when the person's father was just eleven years old.
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