When a meme becomes a sad reality

A city ordinance states that failure to return books or library items within 30 days from the due date results in their library card being suspended. If a person fails to respond to the letter of complaint within 10 days of receiving it, it is considered a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Morgan said she did not receive the library's late notices because they were sent to an old address. The library never called her about the late books, she said.

It wasn't until she went to renew her driver's license last month that she was told she had a warrant for a nearly $570 ticket.

Texas mom says she was issued an arrest warrant for her kids' overdue library books (nbcnews.com) I almost want to bet this place has an old school speed trap just as revenue-collecting measure.