Library fines and charges
Fines and charges vary depending on the item you are borrowing.
Below you will find our charges and late fees for items you can borrow from the library.
Please note, if:
- You renew chargeable items you will pay a further hire charge each time you renew
- The chargeable items are not renewed or returned on the due date, daily fines are applicable
How to pay a fine or fee
You can pay most fines, charges and fees online.
You can do so by logging into My Account with your borrower ID (found on library notices or the back of your card) and your four-digit library PIN (forgotten your PIN?).
List of fees and charges
| To hire | How long? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Books | Four weeks | Free |
| Music CD | One week | £1 |
| DVDs | One week | £1 |
| DVDs (concessionary card holders) | One week | £1 |
| DVD box sets | Two weeks | £1 |
| Adult books on CD and mp3 | Four weeks | £1.50 |
| Adult books on CD and mp3 (over 60s) | Four weeks | £1 |
| Information DVDs | Four weeks | £1 |
Late charges
| Late charges | Rate per day per item | Maximum charge per item |
|---|---|---|
| Items returned after due date | 25p | £6.25 |
| Items returned after due date (over 60s) | 10p | £3 |
| DVD box sets | 50p | £15 |
Lost or missing items
| Lost items | Charge |
|---|---|
| Books | Replacement cost |
| Adult membership card | £1.10 |
| Story sacks | £75 |
Reservation fees and book finding service
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Reservation for items in other Southampton City Libraries | Free |
| Adult items not in stock in Southampton (Inter Library Loans) | £4.50 basic search, additional £18 for books obtained from premium rate libraries |
Photocopying, printing and scanning
| Print, scan and copy charges | Price |
|---|---|
| A4 black and white photocopies and print out | 20p per single sided sheet, 30p per double sided sheet |
| A4 colour photocopies and print outs | 50p per single sided sheet, 90p per double sided sheet |
| A3 black and white photocopies and print outs | 30p per single sided sheet, 45p per double sided sheet |
| A3 colour photocopies and print outs | £1 per single sided sheet, £1.85 per double sided sheet |
| Scanning service | 15p per page |
| Laminating service | £1.10 (A4) and £1.60 (A3) |
Other charges
| Other charges | Price |
|---|---|
| USB flash Drive | £6 |
| Pen or pencil | 25p |
| Highlighter | £1 |
| Biodegradable A4 wallet | 50p |
| A4 envelope | 50p |
| A4 pad | £2.20 |
Room hire
| Space | Charge |
|---|---|
| Meeting room hire (single or occasional bookings) | £18 per hour, £50 per half day (up to four hours), £100 per full day (up to nine hours) |
| Meeting room hire (regular bookings) | £14 per hour, £40 per half day (up to four hours), £80 per full day (up to nine hours) |
| Learning Centre hire | £30 per hour, £90 per half day (up to four hours), £150 per full day (up to nine hours) |
| Out of hours meeting room hire (on application only) | £30 per hour |
If you have any additional queries or think an amount owing is incorrect please let us know:
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Or you can call us on:
- 023 8083 3007 to renew items and enquiries during office hours
- 023 8083 2205 for the local history library