Library charges
It’s free to join our libraries and borrow books.
| Item | Charge/Rehire charge | All age groups and concessions |
|---|---|---|
| Books, eBooks and eAudiobooks | 3 weeks Free and no overdue charges | |
| CDs | 1 week Free and no overdue charges | Borrow up to 6 CDs |
| Audio books (All Formats) | 3 weeks Free and no overdue charges | Borrow up to 6 audio books |
| Language resources | 3 weeks Free and no overdue charges | |
| DVDs | 1 week | |
| Free and no overdue charges | Borrow up to 6 DVDs | |
| DVD - Multiple | 1 week | |
| Free and no overdue charges | Borrow up to 6 DVDs |
Reservations
| Item | Charge/Rehire charge | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Reservations - in stock | Free | In stock items will be listed on our Solihull catalogue/holdings |
Lost items and cards
| Item | Charge | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement library cards | £3.00 | |
| Replacement items | Charged at their book or retail price | We cannot accept donations as a replacement for lost items. Payments can be made online using the council's Pay Online service. |
Booksales
| Booksales | Charge |
|---|---|
| Sales of library items | Priced at market demand |
Children's Activities
| Types of visits | Charge | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory visits for school/organisation groups | Free | 30 minutes |
Local history
| Local history photographs | Size of photo | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Local history photographs for personal or commercial use | 9x6 inches | £9.50 |
| 10x8 inches | £19.00 | |
| 15x10 inches | £35.00 | |
| Local History Photographs for commercial use | Up to 2 high resolution images | £65.50 minimum |
Family history
| Courses | Length of course | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Family History Course | 6 week course | £104.00 per person |
| Family History Workshops | 2 hour session | £22.50 per person |
| Heritage Guided Walks | Up to 2 hour session per group | £130.00 per group |
Library computers
| Computers | Membership | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Computer hire | Library members |
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| Non-members |
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Copying, printing and scanning
| Type of copying/printing | Size and colour | Charge |
|---|---|---|
Microfilm/Fiche copies from Reader Printer There is no charge for digital images saved | A4 Black and White Single Sided | 80p per page |
| Photocopies/Printing | A4 Black and White Single Sided | 30p per page |
| A4 Colour Single Sided | 95p per page | |
| A3 Black and White Single Sided | 50p per page | |
| A3 Colour Single Sided | £2.10 per page | |
| Scanning to email or memory stick | A4 Black and White per side | 20p |
| A4 Colour per side | 70p | |
| A3 Black and White per side | 30p | |
| A3 Colour per side | £1.00 |