Down With Library Scofflaws

First, you need to know that I occasionally hold onto a library book too long. OK, it’s 50-50 re: returning my books. But I readily pay the small fine and am up-to-date as of this moment. I’ve also discovered how easy it is to reserve a book online. Now, on to my gripe. I’ve been waiting a week for an overdue copy of Dean Koontz’s “Dead Town” — the final of five books in the Frankenstein series. The book is a new one at the library. So whoever is bogarting Frankenstein V had a week to read it. And now is at the end of week 2. At noon, I switched my reservation to one that sitting on the shelf at the Athol Library. Luckily, I have other books at home to read in the interim. But I’m still thinking dark thoughts about the library scofflaw who’s hanging onto “Dead Town.” (SR file photo: Kathy Plonka)

Question: Are you prompt re: turning your library books back in? Or have you had your share of late fees?