Library book about dolphins returned 22 years late

There will be no fine for the late return

A book has been returned to a library in Cornwall 22 years late.

Newquay Library staff said the borrower was "very apologetic" when the book about dolphins was handed in.

"But we're just happy to have the book back, and we all had a good giggle about it," they said in a post on Facebook.

There will be no fine for the late return because there are no overdue charges at the library.

Library staff had a giggle about the 22-year delay, they said

The library staff wondered if the late return was a record.

However, there are examples of later returns, such as the Coventry library book that was returned 84 years late.

Cornwall Council on its website asks borrowers to return books on time or renew them "so that all our members can enjoy our up-to-date collection".

Books not returned or renewed after 70 days will attract a lost book charge towards the cost of replacement, but the charge will be removed if the books are returned, it says.