You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

Dear Sir/Madam, Delay in returning library books I am a regular member of your library. I am writing to you to inform about a possible delay in returning few books I had borrowed recently. There are 3 books (names are provided below at the bottom of this letter) which I had borrowed last week and were supposed to be returned by 15 August. But, I regret to inform you that I would not be able to return them in time. Unfortunately my Aunt fell ill last week and I had to travel to India on short notice. Looking at the current situation, I think, I would not be returning back before 20 Aug. therefore, I request you to extend the date of return by 15 days. I am willing to pay the fine if any involved. I request you to write me back in case further extension is not possible with options available as per your library rules to resolve this issue. Just to inform you, I would also be willing to pay the price of the book in case there is no solution in sight. Once I am back, I would be glad to donate these books to the library. I am hoping to hear from you soon. Yours faithfully, Rohit Mehta