Library charges

Find out about overdue charges and how to pay them.

How to pay charges

You can pay charges in person at any Croydon library.

Overdue charges

Summary of charges for overdue items.

Item

 Charge

Adults: Books and CDs

20p per item per day

Children: Books and CDs

Free

Children's items borrowed by adults will incur fines

Large print

20p per item per day

Free for the visually impaired

Hire charges

Summary of charges for borrowed audio books and language courses.

Item

Charge

Audio books

£2.20 for talking books on CD - 3 week loan period 

Free if you are registered disabled

Spoken word items for children are free

Language courses

Short courses £1.50 per item - 3 week loan period

Reservation charges

Charges for reserving items

Item

Charge

Books, spoken word and language courses (in stock)

Free

Items which are not in stock

£6 per item

Music scores

£15 for up to 50 copies - 3 month loan period

£25 for over 50 copies - 3 month loan period

Photocopying and printing charges

Charges for copying and printing services
Print

Charge

Black and white

A4: 15p per sheet;  A3: 25p per sheet

Colour

A4: 50p per sheet; A3: 75p per sheet

Replacement charges

Charges for replacing borrowed items and membership cards.

Issue

 Charge

Lost or damaged items

Full cost of replacement

Replacement membership card

Adults: £2.15

Children: free