Information about Library Charges
You can borrow up to 20 items free of charge for three weeks with your library card. Find out about: what you can borrow; charges for borrowing audio items; overdue, reservation, photocopying charges and more.
Loan Charges
Charges apply for each issue and subsequent renewal.
| Item | Loan period | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Books | 3 weeks | No charge |
| Audiobooks, 1-8 CDs | 3 weeks | £1.55 |
| Audiobooks, 9+ CDs | 3 weeks | £3.10 |
| Music CDs | 3 weeks | £1.55 |
| Playaway (Digital Audiobook) | 3 weeks | £3.10 |
Overdue Charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Adults' books | £0.33 per day late |
| Audiobooks (CD) | £0.33 per day late |
| Music CDs | £0.33 per day late |
| Playaway (Digital Audiobook) | £0.33 per day late |
| Children's books | No daily charge |
| Maximum fine (books) | £13.20 (40 days) |
| Overdue reminder letter | £2.10 per letter |
Reservation Charges
| Reservations | Charge |
|---|---|
| Per item | £0.75 |
| In stock items, if placed online* | £0.75 |
| On order items, if placed online | £0.75 |
| Per item, if not in stock | £1.00 |
| Supplementary charge for items supplied from the British Library and other institutions | £12.50 (total charge £13.50) |
| Supplementary charge for items supplied from public library authorities outside West Sussex | £7.75 (total charge £8.75) |
*There are no reservation charges for the following items, if in stock:
- audiobooks
- children's items
- books requested by 13-17 year olds
- large print books
- music CDs
- non-fiction books
- items held in the County Stores.
More information about reserving an item.
Photocopying
| Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| A4 - black and white | £0.15 per copy |
| A3 - black and white | £0.20 per copy |
| A4 - colour | £0.50 per copy |
| A3 - colour | £1.00 per copy |
| Prints from microfilm and microfiche | £0.25 per copy |
Public Access Computers
| Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Library members | Free |
| Per hour (non-members only) | £2.30 |
| Printing from PCs, A4 black and white | £0.20 |
| Printing from PCs, A4 colour | £0.60 |
Other Charges
| Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Replacement library card | £2.10 |
| Lost or damaged items administration charge (in addition to replacement cost) | £2.10 |
| Reading group - annual group subscription | £38.00 |