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Borrowing, loans and fines
Adults
Once you join the library you can borrow up to 25 items. This can include a combination of:
- 15 books for three weeks
- eight audio items for three weeks
- two language courses for six weeks
- three DVDs for one week
Children
Children can borrow up to 16 items once they have a library card. This can include a combination of:
- 12 books for three weeks
- four audio items for three weeks
- two language courses for six weeks
- three DVDs for one week
How much does it cost?
Borrowing books is free.
There is a charge for:
- borrowing CD, DVDs and language courses
- other 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 email us to find out libraries@rbkc.gov.uk.
Overdue items
If you registered your email with us, we'll send you a reminder email a couple of days before the due date.
If you don't return your items on time, we'll send you an overdue notice:
- first overdue notice: 14 days after due date
- second overdue notice: 36 days after due date
The charge for posting overdue notices is £1 (£0.40 for under 18s).
Log into your account to view your library fines and charges online. Fines and charges can be paid online with a debit or credit card, click the 'Pay Selected' button in the Charges tab in My Account. A receipt will be emailed to you. Fines and charges can also be paid in the library.