Comments on: Library Revisited

By: Mom

Mom — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:51:56 +0000

I am SO sorry that this used-to-be-free service is anything but for you. BTW - what kind of category does that fall into in the budget?!?! I agree with Sarah - when they get older you encourage them to remember and keep track of their books (remember the notes on our calendar when you and bro were little)

By: Nicola

Nicola — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:05:26 +0000

Oy! My mother insists that they should revoke my library card. I simply cannot return anything on time and I pay not only their paychecks but also their utility bills! So really, do you think they want to revoke my card?? Heck no, they love me! I was once told that if I returned my stuff on time they would throw me a party. I’m not sure if I should be honored or embarassed…
To relate to your “inside voice” story, we were reprimanded because my 2 year old (at the time) removed the bar code sticker the library puts on the books. The librarian had me hold up my child on the counter so that she could scold her. I have yet to return to THAT library - grrr!
So here’s to you my sister library rebel!

By: stella g

stella g — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:19:57 +0000

aww, cute picture! but sad library story. they’ll get you any way they can!

By: Big Hair Envy

Big Hair Envy — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:21:46 +0000

Are you related to my daughter? HeeHee!

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:48:28 +0000

Next time just tape the page back in yourself! We had to pay for a VHS tape that I lost and when I found it I the overdue fee would have been more than the cost to replace so I just kept it and paid for a new one. But it was so painful because it was such an old movie- one I would have paid $1 for at a yard sale. I tried telling them I would buy one from amazon used, but there was still a replacement fee and it just was too much work. Either way they get you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:39:39 +0000

WOW, crazy they charge full price for the book. Clearly, they don’t buy from amazon.com.
I think returning late books to the library is just part of mothering toddlers. When they’re older and can help keep track, I think it will be easier to get them back on time.

By: Muthering Heights

Muthering Heights — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:22:36 +0000

Goodness, those fees will get you every time!