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Libraries - Fines

Books, talking books, CD ROMs & Music CDs

  • Adults 18+ - 15p per day (Max. £5.00 per item)
  • Children (5-17) - 5p per day (Max. £4.00 per item)
  • Children (Under 5) & Home Library Service - No Charges on Books or Talking books

DVDs Videos & Playstation games

  • Adults 18+ - 50p per day (Max £10.00 per item)
  • Children & Young People Under 18 - 30p per day (Max. £2.50 per item)

Music, play & reading group sets

  • All overdue items will be charged at £1.50 per day until all copies or parts are returned. 
  • This is up to a maximum of £15 per set, after which there will be a replacement charge, plus a £5 handling charge.

Playgroups & childminders

  • All items will be charged at 5p per day per item up to a maximum of £4.00

Reminder letters

  • Any overdue letter or email sent will be subject to an admin charge of 50p.

Replacement membership cards 

  • Adults 18+ - £1.00 (£2.00 after first occasion)
  • Children & Young People (17 & under) - 50p (£1.00 after first occasion)

Items Lost or Damaged

  • The full replacement cost will be payable for any item which is lost or damaged beyond repair.
  • Refunds on any items subsequently found will be subject to an admin charge of £1 per item.