Overdue book returned to library 150 years late: How much is the fine?

Nation/WorldUpdated: Jul. 31, 2026, 3:47 a.m.Published: Jul. 31, 2026, 3:44 a.m.In this photo provided by Jane Thompson, library manager Michelle Hudson holds the book "Antiquities of Athens", after its return in Kiama, Australia, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, an estimated 150 years late. (Jane Thompson via AP)Jane Thompson via APBy Geoff Herbert | gherbert@syracuse.comAn overdue book has finally been returned to a library — about 150 years late.“Antiquities of Athens” was brought to a public library in Kiama, Australia, last week, according to the Associated Press. The book about Greek antiquities was published in 1958 and was the 506th book listed at the Kiama Public Library, which opened in 1872.“We’ve never had anything that old come back to us,” library manager Michelle Hudson told the