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Borrowing and hiring

What can I borrow?

Every individual library member can borrow:

  • 15 Books 

  • 6 Audio items

  • 6 DVDs

Special arrangements are available for registered child-minders, nurseries and some other organised groups – contact us for details.

There is no charge for borrowing books if you renew or return them on time. We charge for some materials and services – for details see library charges.

What's available?

Our libraries offer a wide range of books and other materials, including: 

  • Adult fiction and non-fiction books, including large print and maps

  • Children’s fiction and non-fiction, including picture books, board books, large print and Audio books

  • CDs, DVDs, Audio-books and Language courses

  • Encyclopaedias, dictionaries etc. 

  • Newspapers and magazines

  • Graphic novels (including manga)

  • Book groups sets

  • Music scores and tutorials

  • Local studies material

  • Family History Information

  • Online reference materials

  • Ebooks

Certain materials may only be available at larger branches, for details check our library catalogue.

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