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 | |
| Vocal scores - up to 40 parts | £20 | ||
| Vocal scores - over 40 parts | £25 |
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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 | 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) |
| Replacement library card | £2 |
| Debt recovery administration charge | £8.25 |
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 |
| A3 Black and white | 20p |
| A4 Colour | 25p |
| A3 Colour | 50p |
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 at the library or online.