Charges and concessions
Some library services cost a small fee.
Overdue charges
For books, magazines and talking books:
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1st week overdue
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23p a day (up to £1.15)
reduced rate* 8p a day (up to 40p)
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2-6 weeks overdue
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£1.15 a week (up to £6.90)
reduced rate* 40p a week (up to £2.40)
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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.
Reservations
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Hertfordshire libraries stock
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80p
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Partner libraries stock (SELMS)
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£3.00
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Stock from any other libraries (inter-library loan)
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£7.50
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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
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1-4 CDs
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80p a set for 3 weeks
(30p a set for over 65s and people on low income)
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5-9 CDs
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£1.60 a set for 3 weeks
(60p a set for over 65s and people on low income)
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10+ CDs
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£2.40 a set for 3 weeks
(90p a set for over 65s and people on low income)
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Language courses
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£1.00 a set for 3 weeks
(50p a set for over 65s and people on low income)
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There is no charge for:
- people with a disability or reading difficulty
- carers
- Home Library Service users
- downloadable audiobooks via Borrowbox
Lost library cards
If you lose your library card, come in to the library and we'll give you a replacement card for £1.30.