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 | £7.65 | 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 | 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, including all CD-ROMs, will be charged at their rate.
Damaged and lost items
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost or damaged adult books for which no current value can be traced | £30 | per item |
| Lost or damaged children's books for which no current value can be traced | £20 | per item |
| Lost book wallets | £1.60 | per item |
| Lost DVD, CD or insert | full cost | per item |
| Lost case for DVD or CD | £2.10 | per item |
Items for sale
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Sale items – hardback book | 50p | per item |
| Sale items – paperback book | 25p | per item |
| Sale items – music CDs | 50p | per item |
| Sale items – spoken word on CD | £1 | per item |
Lost membership cards
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost membership cards – adults | £2.60 | first replacement |
| Lost membership cards – adults | £3.10 | second and next replacements |
| Lost membership cards – children | free | first replacement |
| Lost membership cards – children | £2.60 | second and next replacements |
Other charges and ways to pay
For details of other charges, library fines and payment online, go to: