Library fees and charges

Loan amnesty ahead of new 'assumed lost' policy

As a one-off 'amnesty', if you return overdue library items no later than 23 March 2023, all charges for those items will be waived. You can return items to the library self-service kiosks or to staff.

From 1 April 2023, if a library item you've borrowed is overdue by more than 49 days – or 35 days for DVDs and music CDs – we will assume it's lost and charge the cost of replacing it to your account. To avoid this, renew the item before it's due for return, or return it on time. If you return the item later and it's still in good condition, we'll remove the cost of replacement will only charge for the late return.

Computer, printing and photocopier charges

You can use computers, printers and photocopiers in our libraries.

We no longer offer a fax service.

Computers

Item Charge For
Internet and word processing free first 2 hours

Printing

Item Charge For
Printing, black and white 30p per page/side
Printing, colour 30p per page/side
Printing from the microfilm reader 30p per page/side

Photocopying

Item Charge For
Photocopies – black and white A4, up to 49 copies 15p per copy
Photocopies – black and white A4, 50 or more copies 10p per copy
Photocopies – black and white A3, up to 49 copies 30p per copy
Photocopies – black and white A3, 50 or more copies 20p per copy
Photocopies – colour A4, up to 49 copies 50p per copy
Photocopies – colour A4, 50 or more copies 40p per copy
Photocopies – colour A3, up to 49 copies £1 per copy
Photocopies – colour A3, 50 or more copies 80p per copy