Overdue and replacement charges

It is free to join your library, and many of our services are free.

Electronic media loan charges

Access
Price
Discounts
Notes
DVD's - New Releases
Anytime
£2.00
A maximum of 5 DVD's for up to one week
DVD's - Standard (all other titles)
Anytime
£1.00
A maximum of 5 DVD's for up to one week
Compact Disc's (CD's)
Anytime
70p per week
40p per week
A maximum of 5 CD's for up to one week

Overdue and replacement charges

Access
Price
Discounts
Notes
Replacement Library Cards
Anytime
First replacement free, £2.00 for subsequent replacements.
Under 15's will be charged on their 5th replacement.
Books and music overdue
Anytime
20p per day
Charges payable from aged 15+, maximum £20 per item.
DVDs
Anytime
Repeat of the hire charge (up to a maximum of £20)
Maximum £20.00 per item
Lost items
Anytime
Full cost of replacement

Reservation Fees

Access
Price
Discounts
Notes
Items in Stock in Greenwich
Anytime
Free
Sets of vocal scores
Anytime
£1.00 per copy
Vocal Scores (per copy)
Anytime
50p
NB - If you renew or reserve online, the appropriate charges will be added to your account
Anytime

Printing fees

Access
Price
Black and white
Anytime
A4 - 10p per page; A3 - 20p per page
Colour
Anytime
A4 - 25p per page; A3 - £50p per page

how to pay

Please pay all fees and charges in cash.  Please note any unpaid fees may be referred to a debt collection agency.   It is free to join your library and many of our services are free.   Enjoy the benefits of a single card for residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The Greenwich One Card combines your library and leisure centre membership in one card and provides many exciting discounts in and around the borough. To find out more and apply visit our Greenwich One Card page www.better.org.uk/onecard.

discounted charges

Discounts on library charges are available to Royal Greenwich residents who are living in the Royal Borough and are:

  • over 60
  • a full-time student
  • have a Higher Saver GreenwichCard
  • This discount is applicable only in Greenwich centres