Better late than never.

A library book originally checked out in 1934 was recently returned to the Shreve Memorial Library in Shreveport after a patron found it while cleaning house.

According to the library system, the patron’s mother checked out the book — “Spoon River Anthology” by Edgar Lee Masters — when she was just 11 years old. It was due back to the library on April 14, 1934. The patron returned it on Monday, more than 84 years later.

According to the 1934 library rules listed inside of the book, a fine of 5 cents per day was to be charged for each day an overdue book wasn’t returned.

If held to that standard, a fine of more than $1,500 would be owed for the book.

But the library — which still only charges 5 cents a day for an overdue book — said $3 is the maximum fine. A spokeswoman said the library waived even that amount.