Magazine that was 132 years overdue returned to US library
Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.
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Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.
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