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In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned

In July of 1899, “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,” was added to the collection of the Worcester Public Library. The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in ...

UNH reviews 288,600 library books for possible removal. Here's why

UNH is reviewing 288,600 little-used library books for possible removal as it prepares for a $50 million renovation of Dimond ...
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An overdue library book makes a return trip to the shelves — 119 years later

BOSTON — On Feb. 14, 1904, someone curious about the emerging possibilities of a key force of nature checked out James Clerk Maxwell's "An Elementary Treatise on Electricity" from the New Bedford Free ...
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Visit the Library From the Comfort of Your Own Phone

With a free library card and the right app, you can check out e-books, audiobooks and more from your local branch. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer is the author or co-author of eight books on ...