47-year overdue library book

An overdue book sent to the Lake Elmo Library. – Photo credit: via Washington County Library

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Delighted librarian shares apology letter from guy who returned a late book 47 years later

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Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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