Library fees and charges

Some library services are available for a fee including placing a request, printing and photocopying.

Some library services are available for a fee including placing a request, printing and photocopying. Returning loans after the due date may result in an overdue charge.  

Books

Loan period: 3 weeks

Overdue charges

Adult

Maximum charge per book

Per day staffed 25p

£7

16 - 17 years old

Maximum charge per book

Per day staffed 5p

£1.50

0 - 15 years old

Maximum charge per book

First 7 days free, 1p per day thereafter

£1

Audio books

Loan period: 3 weeks

Hire charges
CDs / Playaways

£1.80

Concessionary rate 90p
0 - 15 years old

No charges

Overdue charges

Adult

Maximum charge per audio book

Per day staffed 25p

£7

16 - 17 years old

Maximum charge per talking book

Per staffed day 5p

£1.50

0 - 15 years old

Maximum charge per audio book

First 7 days free, 1p per day thereafter

£1

Reservations
Books and audio books £1
Concessionary (full time students and unwaged) 20p
Under 18s Free
Disability category - book requests and talking book requests only 50p
Computer use
Computer use up to 2 hours a day Free
Photocopying and printing
 
Photocopying/printing – black and white A4/A3 Per side 25p / 50p
Photocopying/printing – colour A4/A3 Per side 50p / £1
Events and taster sessions
 
IT taster sessions Charges vary - please see the event information for the library you wish to visit
Children's events Charges vary - please see the event information for the library you wish to visit
Replacement charges
Replacement library card (adult) £1.00
Replacement library card (child) 50p

Lost and damaged items 

(A 28 day refund policy will apply, ask staff for details)

Price as per library catalogue
We do not charge for the replacement of children's books damaged by children under 5  

Concessions

Reduced fees and charges are available for some people including:

  • Senior citizens
  • Full time students 
  • Children 

Or if you:  

  • are unemployed 
  • receive benefits  
  • have a disability

Please ask a member of staff about free or reduced rates. 

Paying fees or charges

Library fees and charges can be paid by visiting any Leicestershire library. You can check the balance of any fees or charges by logging into your account

If you have any questions or concerns about library fees and charges please contact a library or email libraries@leics.gov.uk