A library book taken out in 1926 has finally made its way back to the Ocean County Library in Toms River, New Jersey. Discover its remarkable journey.
Explore about the most fascinating bookish facts from yesteryear. From the oldest library to the first novel ever written.
A library book taken out in 1926 has finally made its way back to the Ocean County Library in Toms River, New Jersey. Discover its remarkable journey.
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