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A children’s book, overdue by 31.5 years, was finally returned to Crediton Library. Librarians joked about canceling their Bahamas trip due to axed late fines!
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Overdue library book returned after 31-and-a-half-years

Grace Donohoe
Last updated: 2024/12/23 at 11:23 AM
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The book returned that was very overdue. (Jam Press/Crediton Library)
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An overdue library kid’s book has finally been returned…after 31-and-a-half-years.

The ‘Thomas’s ABC’ tile was due back on 25 March, 1993.

John Major was the PM at the time and Man Utd were on course to win the first Premier League.

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It was taken out from Crediton Library in the Devon town, near Exeter.

A children’s book, overdue by 31.5 years, was finally returned to Crediton Library. Librarians joked about canceling their Bahamas trip due to axed late fines!
Crediton Library. (Picture: Jam Press)

Staff said on Thursday (19 Dec) that the Thomas the Tank Engine book was finally back with them.

The customer sent it back in the post after finding it at home.

Librarians joked they would have to cancel their holiday to The Bahamas because they had axed fines on late books.

A spokesperson said: “We are very grateful to the anonymous borrower who posted us back our copy of ‘Thomas’s ABC’.

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A children’s book, overdue by 31.5 years, was finally returned to Crediton Library. Librarians joked about canceling their Bahamas trip due to axed late fines!
The book returned that was very overdue. (Jam Press/Crediton Library)

“We checked the date label and note that this book was slightly overdue by 31-and-a-half years.

Fortunately, we no longer issue fines on children’s books so we have cancelled our trip to the Bahamas over the Christmas holiday on this occasion.”

Locals couldn’t help but make light of the situation, as reported by What’s The Jam.

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One said: “Thankfully we still use all the same letters.”

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Amanda said: “It’s a Christmas miracle.”

Eve said: “So funny.”

Joshua said: “Possible record?”

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Catherine said: “That’s brilliant.”

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