Borrowing from the library
Please note
Small libraries may not have all of these items on their shelves.
You may request items from another library.
Items can be returned to any of our libraries
If you require an extended loan your local library may be able to arrange it. Please ask
If you have a condition which makes reading a problem, such as a visual impairment or dyslexia, you can ask for an ‘Access Card’
| Adults and 15+ can borrow | Loan Period | Renewable? | Hire Charge | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 items including | ||||
| adult books, children’s books, audio books and language packs | up to four weeks | Yes - max 5 times | No charge except audio books and language packs (60p) |
15p per day No charge for under 18s |
| music CDs | up to four weeks | Yes - max 5 times | 60p |
15p per day No charge for under 18s |
| DVDs/videos, console games, CD-ROMs | up to one week | No, but can be re-hired | £1 - £3.50 | Up to two full extra weekly hire charges |
| 11-14 year olds can borrow | Loan Period | Renewable? | Hire Charge | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 items including | ||||
| children’s books,adult books, audio books and language packs | up to four weeks | Yes - max 5 times | No charge | No charge |
| music CDs | up to four weeks | Yes - max 5 times | 60p | No charge |
| DVDs/videos, console games, CD-ROMs | up to one week | No, but can be re-hired | £1 - £3.50 | Up to two extra weekly hire charges |
| 0-10 year olds can borrow | Loan period | Renewable? | Hire charges | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 items including | ||||
| children’s books, audio books | up to four weeks | Yes - max 5 times | No charge | No charge |
| music CDs | up to four weeks | Yes - max 5 times | 60p | No charge |
| DVDs/videos, console games, CD-ROMs | up to one week | No, but can be re-hired | £1 - £3.50 | Up to two extra weekly hire charges |
| Reading Groups can borrow | loan period | renewable | hire charges | overdue charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 sets of books (Each set has 6-10 copies) |
up to 8 weeks | No | No charge | 15p per book per day |
| Music Groups can borrow | ||||
|
4 sets of scores (max 120 copies of each work) |
six months | No | £12 reservation fee per set (of 40) | 15p per copy per day |
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