Children's Book Returned to Maine Library 46 Years Late

Woman returns Camden library book 46 years late

It is lucky for Diana Edwards (formerly Fifield) that the Camden Public Library does not have a library detective, like the one featured on that long-ago episode of “Seinfeld.” On Oct. 25, Edwards went into the library to return a book that had been due to be returned by Aug. 10, 1979. The library staff was pretty excited to see it returned and in great shape considering it had been out since the days of the Dewey Decimal System. Edwards, who us…

Children's book returned to Maine library 46 years late

A former Maine resident returned to the town she used to call home so she could return a library book that had been due back at the facility 46 years earlier.

Book Returned to Camden Library 46 Years Late

Fortunately, there is no library detective.