San Antonio Public Library/Instagram The San Antonio Public Library received a letter along with the overdue book that was checked out in July 1943 According to the writer of the letter, the book was checked out by their grandma The book, returned from Oregon in "good condition," is author Frances Bruce Strain'sYour Child, His Family, and Friends AnOregon residentreturned alibrary book— nearly 82 years after its due date — that was checked out in Texas in July 1943. The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) recently revealed that it received a cheeky letter along with the overdue book, author Frances Bruce Strain'sYour Child, His Family, and Friends, this summer. TheSAPLshared in a news release that the letter's writer found the book while going through her late dad's belongings and said that the dad's mother checked out the book when the dad was 11 years old. San Antonio Public Library/Instagram "When I noticed it was from the San Antonio Public Library, I decided to send it back to you," the person, whom the SAPL did not identify, told the library in the letter. "[My grandmother] must have taken the book with her, and some 82 years later, it ended up in my possession." "I hope there is no late fee for it because grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore," the writer wrote jokingly. Luckily, the library hasn't charged for overdue books since 2021, when it eliminated late fees "to break down financial barriers to accessing library services and resources," the SAPL said. TheYour Child, His Family, and Friendsbook will be on display at the Central Library in San Antonio until the end of August. San Antonio Public Library/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The book will then be donated to the Friends of San Antonio Public Library for sale in the Book Cellar used book store. Read the original article onPeople
