Library charges and fines
Once you have become a library member, borrowing books and books on tape is free.
However, there are charges to borrow DVDs and CDs, for printing, for overdue and lost items and to reserve some items. All fees must be paid in cash. The maximum charge per item is £20.
Summary of library charges and fines
Electronic media loan charges
| Loan item |
Per week charges |
| Compact discs |
70p (or 40p discounted) |
| DVDs - New releases |
£2 |
| DVDs - All other titles |
£1 |
Printing charges
| Colour and size |
Charge |
| Black and white A4 |
10p |
| Black and white A3 |
20p |
| Colour A4 |
25p |
| Colour A3 |
50p |
Overdue and replacement charges
| Overdue or lost item |
Overdue charge |
| Replacement library card |
First replacement card for adults free, £2 afterwards. Under 15s will receive five replacements for free and be charged from the sixth replacement onwards |
| Books and music overdue |
20p per day |
| DVDs overdue |
Repeat of the hire charge |
| Lost items |
Full cost of replacement |
Reservation charges
| Item to reserve |
Reservation charge |
| Items in stock |
Free |
| Items not in stock |
£1 per item |
| Sets of vocal scores |
50p per copy |
Discounts on library charges
Discounts on library charges are available to Royal Greenwich residents who are:
- living in Royal Greenwich
- over 60
- a full-time student (over 16)
- registered blind
- on a government training scheme
- have a Higher Saver card
- in receipt of any of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Support
- Jobseeker's Allowance (income-based)
- Working Tax Credit
- Employment Support Allowance
- Severe Disablement Allowance