As a library member, it is free to borrow up to 20 items, use the library computers for 2 hours per day and use the library WiFi.
However, there are fees and charges for some parts of the service.
Pay your library fees and charges online
| Charge | Adult | Concession | Child |
| Overdue books per item per day | 30p | 30p | No charge |
| Maximum charge per overdue item | £5 | £1 | No charge |
| Lost library card | £3.20 | £3.20 | £1 |
| Audio books each 3 week loan | £1.10 | Free | Free |
| e-audio, e-book, e-magazine, film streaming | Free | Free | Free |
| Request items in stock | £1 | Free | Free |
| Request items not in stock | £3.00 |
| British library request, 3 week loan, no renewal | £20 |
| DVDs Children’s each 3 weeks loan | £1.50 |
| DVDS Adult each 3 weeks loan | £2.00 |
| DVDs boxed sets each 3 week loan | £5 |
| Language course not English 3 week loan | £2.00 |
| English language courses | Free |
| Lost or damaged items, in print | Full cost of item |
| Lost or damaged items, not in print | Full replacement cost |
| Lost or damaged item, not Lambeth Libraries | Full charge levied by lending library |
Concessionary rates: Individuals aged 65 and over; children and young adults under 19 years old; and those receiving Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Universal Credit, or Working Tax Credits are eligible for the concessionary rate. Please ask staff to update your membership if you are entitled to the concessionary rate. Proof of eligibility will be required. Audio items are free for visually impaired individuals.
Suspended accounts: Customers with an outstanding balance exceeding £20 on their account will not be permitted to borrow any additional items until a payment is made or a repayment plan is established with our staff.
For the complete list of fees, please refer to the cabinet paper.
| Photocopying and printing per page | Black and white | Colour |
| A4 | 30p | £1 |
| A3 | 40p | £2 |
| Computer use | Members 2 hours per day free. Non-members £3.00 per hour. Members can have additional time if there is availability: £1.20 per hour/ free for concessions. Extra time cannot be booked in advance. |
| Scanning to USB | Free |
| 3D printer | £2.20 per session plus cost of plastic filament |
*A maximum of five double-sided A4 black-and-white sheets will be provided free of charge when staff are responding to an enquiry from a member of the public. The same service will be provided if a child requests copies for homework, but these can be A3 or A4, and may include up to two double-sided sheets in colour.
| Community Noticeboard: small ads/notices (5cmx13cm) per week | £1.20 |
| Room and equipment hire: Many libraries have rooms for hire. Please ask library staff for details and charges |
Details of all changes can be viewed in the approved cabinet paper, Document for Cabinet, 24/02/2025