Library item charges
It is free to join the library, borrow books or request items from our catalogue using online self-service.
Fees and charges may apply for other services.
You won't be allowed to use your library card if you owe £10 or more – check our fines.
Loans and renewals
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Requests from the Thurrock and Essex County Council library catalogue | Free | per item |
| Requests from other library catalogues | £8 | per item |
| Requests from the British Library | £24.25 | per item |
| British Library loan renewals | £5.30 | per item |
| DVD | £1 | 1 week |
| CD | £1.15 | 1 week |
| Spoken word on CD – adults | £3.05 | 3 weeks |
| Spoken word on CD – children | Free | 3 weeks |
| Language course – single item | £1.50 | 3 weeks |
| Language course – multiple set | £3.60 | 12 weeks |
| Board game | £1.50 | 1 week |
Items borrowed from other authorities will be charged at their rate.
Damaged and lost items
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost or damaged items for which no current value can be traced | £10 | per item |
| Lost or damaged items for which a current value can be traced | Full current value | per item |
Items for sale
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Hardback book | 50p | per item |
| Paperback book | 25p | per item |
| Music CD | 50p | per item |
| Spoken word on CD | £1 | per item |
| Children's workbook | £1.50 | per item |
| Children's workbooks | £5 | for 4 items |
| Heritage books | Retail price | per item |
| Plastic pockets | 10p | per item |
| Envelopes, C4 size (A4) | 15p | per envelope |
| Envelopes, C5 size (A5) | 10p | per envelope |
| 1st class stamp, standard | £1.10 | per stamp |
| 2nd class stamp, standard | 75p | per stamp |
| 1st class stamp, large | £1.60 | per stamp |
| 2nd class stamp, large | £1.15 | per stamp |
| Pens, black | 20p | per item |
| Wiser4IT training notes | £2 | per hand-out |
| Headphones | £2 | per item |
| USB Stick, 32GB | £5 | per item |
| Drinks from sachet machine | 70p | per sachet |
| Drinks from the urn | 50p | per drink |
| Biscuits | 30p | per pack |
Lost membership cards
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost membership cards – adults | £2.50 | per card |
| Lost membership cards – children | £2 | per card |
Other charges and ways to pay
For details of other charges, library fines and payment online, go to: