You can borrow up to 12 books, 8 audio books, 8 DVDs and 8 CDs at any one time.
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You can renew your loans up to three times so long as they are not on a waiting list for another library member.
You will need your library card number and PIN to renew your items online.
More information on how to get your PIN is available on the join the library page.
Alternatively, telephone your local library with your library card number. To locate your nearest library and it's telephone number, please use our library finder.
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Under 18s and senior citizens do not pay overdue charges. With your library card number and PIN you can sign up in your personal account for a reminder by text or email that your loans are due back in three days time.
Fines for overdue items - per item, per week or part week
£0.10 per day open in first week to 50p, 50p per week thereafter. £10 maximum fine per item. Senior Citizens, children, teenagers, young adults, users of mobile libraries do not pay fines on overdue items
The document below contains a full list of library fees and charges
Library fees and charges (pdf 62kb opens in new window)
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Books, audio books and CDs can be borrowed for up to three weeks. DVDs
are borrowed for one week.
You can check which items you have on loan and when they are due for return by signing into your personal accountusing your library card and PIN. You will then be able to renew your items online.
You can sign up for a free text or email to remind you three days before your loans are due for return. Please note if you wish to receive a text alert you will need to keep your mobile phone switched on, as messages can not be re-sent and will not wait in your inbox. You may prefer to opt for an email reminder if your mobile phone is often switched off.
You can also check the date stamped on the label inside the cover of your book. If you borrowed your item from a self service library, you will have been offered a receipt with the due for return date.
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If you have moved home, bring a current proof of address to any library with your name, new address and signature.For example, your updated driving licence which has all three, or a current utility bill and a bank card. A member of staff will be happy to alter your membership details.
If you have changed your email address or telephone number you can alter your details by signing into your personal account with your library card and PIN.
To locate your nearest library, please use our library finder.
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Please notify your local library in person or by telephone as soon as you notice your card or library loans are missing. There is no charge to replace a lost library card, and staff will be able to cancel your card to ensure no one else can use it.
To locate your nearest library, please use our library finder.
If you have lost or damaged an item you may be charged up to the full replacement cost. When you contact your local library, staff will be able to help you, or renew the item to give you longer to search for it.
If you have lost or damaged a book from the inter library loan system or the British Library the replacement charge will be decided by that organisation. Your local library will find out the replacement charge for you.
Charges for lost or damaged library materials
All items in print
Full cost to replace the item.
Antiquarian, unique or special items
At the director’s discretion.
Out of print material
At the director’s discretion.
Items borrowed from outside the Authority
Charge decided by the external organisation.
The document below contains a full list of library fees and charges
Library fees and charges (pdf 62kb opens in new window)
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Yes, you can trust a friend or family member with your library card, but you are still responsible for any books taken in your name.
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It is free to join the library, borrow books and other items, and to use the Digital Reference Library. However there are some charges.
The document below contains a full list of library fees and charges
Library fees and charges (pdf 62kb opens in new window)
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