In Espoo, Finland, librarian Olli Myyrä experienced an unexpected turn during his workday when he found a stack of €100 bills totaling €2,000 inside a returned book, as reported by Svenska Yle. It’s customary for librarians to check the condition of returned books before reshelving them, and Myyrä followed this routine when he discovered the money.

After sitting in disbelief for just a couple of minutes, Myyrä called over his colleague Antero Pertamo to witness the unusual find. Together, the two decided to take the ethical route and return the money to its rightful owner. They contacted the previous borrower of the book to inquire if they had forgotten anything important, to which the borrower promptly confirmed that they indeed had left behind the cash.

The swift actions of Myyrä and Pertamo not only highlighted the importance of integrity in the workplace but also demonstrated a commendable approach to handling unexpected situations. This incident underscores the responsibility librarians hold in their roles, not just in managing books but also in upholding ethical standards and assisting their communities when it comes to sensitive matters such as lost money.