Charges and concessions

Some library services cost a small fee.

Overdue charges

For books, magazines and talking books:

  • 25p per day, up to £10.50
  • Reduced rate* 8p per day, up to £3.36

After 3 weeks, an overdue reminder will be sent.  You'll be charged 85p if this is sent by post. But, if we have your email address, we'll send you a reminder email for free.

*Reduced rate is for children, carers, people with disabilities and people on low income."

There are no overdue charges for ebooks and e-audiobooks.

You can pay charges in the library or online by login to your account.

Reservations

Hertfordshire libraries stock

90p

Partner libraries stock (SELMS) 

£3.00

Stock from any other libraries (inter-library loan)

£8.25

There are no reservation charges on Hertfordshire libraries stock for:

 

We'll let you know when your reservation is available to collect.  You'll be charged 85p if this is sent by post. But, if we have your email address, we'll send you an email for free.

Talking book loans

  • £1.60 per set for 3 weeks


There is no charge for:

  • people with a disability or reading difficulty
  • carers
  • Home Library Service users
  • downloadable audiobooks via Borrowbox
  • Language

Lost library cards

If you lose your library card, come in to the library and we'll give you a replacement card for £1.50.

Printing costs (A4 only)

20p – single page, black and white

60p – single page, colour