Planned works
Planned maintenance is taking place across RBKC services.
Some services may be slower than usual or temporarily unavailable while this work is completed. This will take place from 12 November until 2 December, across our library sites.
For any further questions, feel free to ask a member of staff or drop us an email on: [email protected]
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Number of items you can borrow
Once you join the library you can borrow up to 25 items at a time.
This can include:
- up to 20 books for 3 weeks
- up to 8 audio items for 3 weeks
- up to 12 audiobooks for 3 weeks
- up to 2 language courses for 6 weeks
- up to 8 DVDs for one week
Charges
Borrowing books is free.
There is a charge for:
- borrowing CDs, DVDs and language courses
- some services such as reproducing pictures from our archive
You may be free from some charges or entitled to concessions. Ask a member of staff or contact the libraries team.
Concessions
You are entitled to concessions if you:
- receive benefits (excluding Child Benefit)
- consider yourself to be disabled
- are over the age of 59
For more information on concessions, ask a member of library staff or contact the libraries team.