[Tired of Taxes]

"After they returned the book, they did not receive any notices because they had moved away and believed the issue had been settled."

So, they returned the book late. Now, they owe $570 in late fees. That's excessive for one book. Either there's more to the story, or Texas libraries don't have a cap on late fees.

Many homeschool families borrow books from the library. Late fees can add up quickly. I knew a family who paid about $100 in late fees. At one point, I owed about $50 after I returned some books late (?). I forgot about that $50 fee, until I received a letter from lawyers representing the library.

Seinfeld really wasn't too far-fetched.

[Mears]

Most libraries in MA are fine free .

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[roadcat]

Either there's more to the story, or Texas libraries don't have a cap on late fees.

Wow, Texas is tough! Here in South SF in California, in Dec 2023 I tried to return a library book a day before it was due, but the library was closed, and the note on the door said it was closed for 2 weeks for Christmas break. I wanted a receipt. But times have changed for the modern era. I went online and the library extended my due date a couple more weeks, no dues, no problem. They have machines inside that issue a receipt when dropping off the book.