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Library loans, fees and charges

It's free to join libraries and borrow books, but read about our charges for some services such as overdue items and photocopying.

What you can borrow

Library members can borrow this number of items:

  • 20 books
  • 8 CDs
  • 8 DVDs
  • 8 audiobooks

To pay for overdue items, log into your account to view your library fines and charges online.

Fines and charges can be paid online with a debit or credit card, click the 'Pay Selected' button in the Charges tab in My Account. A receipt will be emailed to you. Fines and charges can also be paid in the library. 

Service Charge
Overdue charges
  • standard: 25p per day
  • 16 to 17 year olds: 10p per day
  • under 16 years old: exempt
Maximum overdue charge
  • £10 per item (standard)
  • 16 to 17 year olds: £2 per item
  • income recovery charge (long overdue fines and payments): £7.75
Notification charge
  • £1 per adult notice
  • 40p per child notice
  • text notifications: free
  • email notifications: free

Published: 24 December 2020

Last updated: 18 April 2023