It’s free to join our libraries and borrow books.
| Item | Charge/Rehire charge | All age groups and concessions |
|---|---|---|
| Books and eBooks |
Free and no overdue charges |
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| 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 | £1.30 | Free for customers who are print disabled |
| 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 and renewals
| Item | Charge/Rehire charge | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Reservations - in stock | Free | In stock items will be listed on our Solihull catalogue/holdings |
| Reservations and renewals - out of stock | £5.50 for each item plus £3.20 extended loan | |
| An item obtained from the British Library is £11.00 |
Lost items and cards
| Item | Charge | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement library cards | £2.70 | |
| Replacement items | Charged at their book or retail price | We cannot accept donations as a replacement for lost items |
| Out of stock items are charged at their full replacement cost plus a £15.50 admin fee |
Orchestral sets and vocal scores
| Item | Charge/Rehire charge |
|---|---|
| Orchestral sets | £34 per request |
| Vocal scores |
£24 per request plus 50p per copy |
Booksales
| Booksales | Charge |
|---|---|
| Sales of library items | Priced at market demand |
Children's Activities
| Types of visits | Charge | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory visits for school/organisational groups | Free | 30 minutes |
Local history
| Local history photographs | Size of photo | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Local history photographs for personal or commercial use | 9x6 inches | £8.00 |
| 10x8 inches | £15.50 | |
| 15x10 inches | £29.50 | |
| Framed photographs - per A4 | £21.60 | |
| Local History Photographs for commercial use | Up to 2 high resolution images | £55.00 minimum |
Family history
| Courses | Length of course | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Family History Course | 6 week course | £88.00 per person |
| Family History Workshops | 2 hour session | £18.50 per person |
Library computers
| Computers | Membership | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Computer hire | Library members |
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| Non-members |
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Copying and printing
| Type of copying/printing | Size and colour | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm/Fiche copies from Reader Printer | A4 Black and White Single Sided | 80p per page |
| Photocopies/Printing | A4 Black and White Single Sided | 25p per page |
| A4 Colour Single Sided | 80p per page | |
| A3 Black and White Single Sided | 40p per page | |
| A3 Colour Single Sided | £1.70 per page | |
| Photocopied material supplied by post | £8.00 minimum |