she didn't want to ruffle the feathers of the new librarian

I'm just surprised that's the reason, since it's been gone for 2 1/2 years! Seems like the 'new' wore off that librarian a long time ago, haha! Good for you for waiting it out and getting the box replanted.

The new librarian let me return the box to the shelves

Is it back on the shelves already? The status still says unavailable.