Fees and charges
Join up for free
Borrow books for free
Use the computers for free
Below is a list of our charges for
- borrowing other items
- for overdue items
- for making reservations
- for using our printing, faxing, photocopying and reprographic services,
- miscellaneous charges
We do not charge for days when the library is closed. Concessions on charges apply
- if you are disabled/cannot use standard print
- if you are on low income
BORROWING OTHER ITEMS
ADULTS
| CDs |
£1.00 for 1 week |
| DVDs |
£3.00 for 1 week |
| Discount DVDs |
£2 00 for 1 week |
| Spoken word (unabridged) |
£1.50 for 3 weeks |
| Spoken word (abridged) |
80p for 3 weeks |
| Language course packs |
£2.00 for 3 weeks |
| Music scores (per set) |
£5.00 for 1 month |
Audio-visual subscription
| Annual |
£30 |
| Quarterly |
£10 |
| Over 60s |
Half price |
CHILDREN
OVERDUE CHARGES
If you do not return your items on time or renew them before the due date we will ask you to pay the following
| Books |
20p per day per book |
| DVDs |
60p per day per DVD |
| Discount DVDs |
40p per day per DVD |
| CDs |
20p per day |
CHILDREN
| Books |
no charge when issued on a child's card |
| DVDs |
30p per day per DVD |
| Toys |
no charge |
RESERVATIONS
| Items in stock in Brighton & Hove |
50p |
| Inter-library loans |
£3.50 |
| Children's reservations |
no charge |
| SELMS reservations |
£2.00 |
PRINTING (from computers)
| Black & white |
10p for A4, 15p for A3 |
| Colour (not available in all libraries) |
50p for A4, £1 for A3 |
SELF SERVICE PHOTOCOPIES (Jubilee & Hove Libraries only)
| Black & white |
10p for A4, 15p for A3 |
| Colour |
£1.00 for A4, £1.50 for A3 |
FAXES
| Sending faxes |
£1.00 per page |
| Receiving faxes |
10p per page |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Library card replacement |
£1.00 |
| Slide hire per 3 week loan (per £5 deposit) |
£1.00 |
| Research fees per hour (plus any online copy or printing) |
£10.00 |
| Reader printer hire for extended research |
£5.00 per half day |
| Printing from reader printer |
25p per A4 sheet |
Do you have overdue items from Brighton and Hove Libraries?
Don’t stay away, return them today we have many ways to pay!
Every year Brighton and Hove Council Library Services have to replace many popular and ‘in demand’ items that some of our customers fail to return despite being reminded to do so, and whilst these items remain outstanding the penalty charge accrues on a daily basis.
If you have overdue items or owe an outstanding charge and want to continue or start using the library again, please contact us to discuss your account and how we can help you.
We also have lots of ways you can pay your fees and charges.
Methods of payment
- In person
- Cash or cheque only at any library in Brighton and Hove
- Debit or credit cards – available at Jubilee and Hove Libraries
- Self service machines (cash only) available at Jubilee and Hove Libraries
- Part Payment Plans - if you are unable to pay your charges in full, the library also offers a part payment scheme which can help spread the cost. If you are interested in taking up this option, please talk to member of staff or e-mail us at libraries@brighton-hove.gov.uk "Part Payment Plan Request"
The library also offers 24 hour online account access and a 24 hour automated telephone renewal service
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