It is free to borrow books from the library and there are no fines for returning books late.
Adult standard membership
You can borrow:
- 8 Books for 28 days
- 8 Talking books for 28 days
- 4 DVDs for 7 days
There may be charges for non-book items, and there are variations in loan periods for people with hearing or visual impairment or physical disabilities.
Adults - Love2Read
Adults with a Love2Read membership can borrow:
- 20 Books for 28 days
- 8 Talking books for 28 days
- 4 DVDs for 7 days
Children
Children can borrow:
- 8 Books for 28 days
- or 8 Story CDs for 28 days
Childminder ticket
For child-minders, so that they can borrow books for their child-minder role as well as having a personal ticket.
- You can borrow up to 15 books for 28 days
Carer ticket
To support carers, who may not be able to get to a library as often due to caring responsibilities. This includes foster carers.
- You can borrow up to 62 books for 100 days
Extra support ticket
To support those who may have a medical condition or other reason why they need extra support to use the library.
- You can borrow up to 62 books for 100 days
No fixed address ticket
To support those who are homeless.
- You can borrow 2 books and there are no charges for printing up to a limit of £5 per week
Home Educator ticket
For parents who home-school their children, so that they can borrow books for home education as well as having a personal ticket.
- Borrowing allowance: up to 15 books for 28 days
Sanctuary ticket
For refugees and asylum-seekers.
- You can borrow up to 8 books for 28 days and there are no charges for printing up to a limit of £5 per week.
- Free room bookings may be available for community groups and activities.