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Borrowed time: US library to enforce jail sentences for overdue books

Written By Unknown on Saturday, September 3, 2016 | 1:44 AM

Athens-Limestone public library in Alabama bring in strict new policy in effort to recover $200,000 worth of missing books

A library in Alabama has reportedly warned its customers that it plans to enforce strict new borrowing rules that include the possibility of jail time for anyone who fails to return a book on time.

In an effort to recoup about $200,000 worth of overdue books, the Athens-Limestone public library will be enforcing a new policy that includes fines of $100, a city jail term of 30 days or possibly both, according to the News Courier.

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