Borrowing Charges
| Price | Maximum per set | Discounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | no charge | |||
| CDs | £1 | |||
| Audio book CDs | £1 | £2.50 | ||
| Language Courses (except English) | £1 | £2.50 | ||
| DVDs | £1 | £2 |
Fees and charges
It is free to join your library, and many of our services are free.
Late return charges (per item per day)
| Price | Maximum | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books, audio books, music, language courses and DVDs | 25p | £8.50 | ||
| Delivery of overdue notification by post - see notes | 75p |
Lost items
| Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost item on loan | Full cost of replacement | |||
| Handling charge for refunds | £2.30 | |||
| British Library Loans | £160.10 (plus VAT) | |||
| Debt recovery administration charge | £8.25 | |||
| Replacement library card | £2 |
Reservation Charges
| Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For items in stock | £1 | |||
| Items not in stock | £2 | |||
| British Library journal article - photocopy | £12.10 (British library rate) + £2 reservation charge | |||
| For items in stock (concessionary rate) | Free | |||
| Items not in stock (concessionary rate) | £1 | |||
| CD/DVD reservations for items in stock | Free |
Printing and Photocopying
| Cost per page | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Black and white | 10p | |||
| A4 Colour | 25p |
Entrance Charges for Events and Activities
| Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffed community activities | Maximum charge £11.40 | |||
| Sale of refreshments in libraries | 75p to £3 | |||
| Display of commercial publicity | £10 per week (£35 for 4 weeks) | |||
| Use of community notice boards | £2 to £5 per week |
Exhibitions
| Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Fee | Charges vary according to facilities | |||
| Commission | Charges vary according to facilities (max 25%) |
How to pay
You can pay for all fees and charges in cash at the library or online.