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
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Adult Maximum charge per book |
Per day staffed 25p £7.00 |
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12 - 17 years old Maximum charge per book |
Per day staffed 5p £1.50 |
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0 - 11 years old Maximum charge per book |
First 7 days free, 1p per day thereafter £1.00 |
Talking books
Loan period: 3 weeks
| Set of one or two CDs |
85p Concession rate: 40p |
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| Set of three of more CDs / Playaways |
£1.80 Concession rate: 90p |
| 0 - 11 years old |
No charges |
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Adult Maximum charge per talking book |
Per day staffed 25p £7.00 |
|---|---|
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12 - 17 years old Maximum charge per talking book |
Per staffed day 5p £1.50 |
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0 - 11 years old Maximum charge per talking book |
First day free, 1p thereafter £1.00 |
Requests
| Books, DVDs and talking books | £1.00 |
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| Concessionary (full time students and unwaged) | 20p |
| 0 - 18 years old | Free |
| Disability category - book requests and talking book requests only | 50p |
| Subject requests | Free |
| Inter-library loan | £6.00 - £12.00 |
Computer use
| Computer print outs black and white A4 / A3 (where available) | Per side 25p /50p |
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| Computer print outs colour A4 / A3 (where available) | Per side 50p / £1.00 |
| Computer use up to 2 hours a day | Free |
Copying service
| Photocopies - black and white A4 / A3 | Per side 25p / 50p |
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| Photocopies - colour A4 / A3 | Per side 50p / £1.00 |
| Local studies research related charges | Ask staff for details |
| Reader-printer copies | Per sheet 30p |
Events and taster sessions
| IT taster sessions | Charges vary - please see the event information for the library you wish to visit |
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| 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 |
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| Replacement library card (child) | 50p |
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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 | |
| Customers wishing to replace books, talking books and CDs can do so with a pristine copy |
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 disabilitiy
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 using the online library catalogue.
If you have any questions or concerns about library fees and charges please contact a library or email libraries@leics.gov.uk