辛辛那提一家图书馆收到了1970年代逾期未归的书籍，近50年后还附上了一封真挚的信件。 A Cincinnati library received overdue books from the 1970s, returned after nearly 50 years with a heartfelt note.

一个客户将图书馆书籍归还给俄亥俄州辛辛那提和汉密尔顿郡公共图书馆,有些已逾期近50年。 A customer returned a collection of library books to the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library in Ohio, some overdue for nearly five decades. 这些书在1970年代被检查出来,在储藏室里发现,有一张手写纸条,表示后悔,并写道 : “ 现在是时候回去了 ” 。 图书馆确认这些物品是图书馆收藏的一部分,称赞这一姿态是罕见和有意义的,并在社交媒体上分享照片。 The books, checked out in the 1970s, were found in a storage unit with a handwritten note expressing regret and stating, “It’s time to return.” The library confirmed the items were part of its collection, praised the gesture as rare and meaningful, and shared photos on social media. 工作人员对返回感到惊讶,注意到这些书籍的状况令人惊讶地好。 Staff were surprised by the return, noting the books were in surprisingly good condition. 该图书馆说,该法强调了个人责任和公共图书馆的持久作用。 No overdue fines were applied, and the library said the act highlighted personal responsibility and the enduring role of public libraries. 这个故事在网络上引起广泛关注, The story gained widespread attention online as a heartwarming example of accountability.