Library fines and charges
Fines and charges vary depending on the item you are borrowing.
Below you will find our charges and late fees for items you can borrow from the library.
Please note:
- If you renew chargeable items you will pay a further hire charge each time you renew
- If the chargeable items are not renewed or returned on the due date daily fines are applicable
How to pay a fine or fee
You can pay most fines, charges and fees online.
You can do so by logging into My Account with your borrower ID (found on library notices or the back of your card) and your 4-digit library PIN (forgotten your PIN?)
List of fees and charges
| To hire | How long? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Books | 4 weeks | Free |
| Music CD | 1 week | £1 |
| DVDs | 1 week | £1 |
| DVDs (concessionary card holders) | 1 week | Free |
| DVD box sets | 2 weeks | £2 |
| Adult books on CD and mp3 | 4 weeks | £1.50 |
| Adult books on CD and mp3 (over 60s) | 4 weeks | £1 |
| Information DVDs | 4 weeks | £1 |
Late charges
| Late charges | Rate per day per item | Maximum fine per item |
|---|---|---|
| Items returned after due date | 20p | £6 |
| Items returned after due date (over 60s) | 10p | £3 |
| DVD box sets | 50p | £15 |
Lost or missing items
| Lost items | Price |
|---|---|
| Books | Replacement cost |
| Adult membership card | £1 |
| Story sacks | £70 |
Reservation fees and book finding service
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Reservation for items in other Southampton City Libraries | Free |
| Adult items not in stock in Southampton (Inter Library Loans) | £4.00 basic search, additional £6.00 for books obtained from premium rate libraries |
| Inter Library Loans renewal (if available) | £1.00 for a 4 week renewal |
Photocopying, printing and scanning
| Print, scan and copy charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| A4 Black and white photocopies and print out | 15p per side |
| A4 Colour photocopies and print outs | 50p per side |
| A3 black and white photocopies and print outs | 25p per side |
| A3 colour photocopies and print outs | £1 per side |
| Scanning service | £1 for up to 10 pages, per transaction |
| Laminating service | £1 (A4) and £1.50 (A3) |
| Fax copies (inside UK only) | £1 first page, 50p per additional page |
Other charges
| Other charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| USB Flash Drive | £6 |
| Pen or Pencil | 20p |
| Highlighter | £1 |
| Biodegradable A4 wallet | 50p |
| A4 envelope | 50p |
| A4 pad | £2.00 |
Room hire
| Space | Cost |
|---|---|
| Meeting room hire (ad hoc basis) | £15 per hour, £45 per half day (up to 4 hours), £90 per full day (up to 9 hours) |
| Meeting room hire (regular bookings) | £12 per hour, £36 per half day (up to 4 hours), £72 per full day (up to 9 hours) |
| Learning Centre hire | £30 per hour, £90 per half day (up to 4 hours), £150 per full day (up to 9 hours) |
| Out of hours meeting room hire (on application only) | £25.00 |
If you have any additional queries or think an amount owing is incorrect please let us know:
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Before you fill in this form
You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself a couple of minutes to fill in the form.
You will need to have the following information to hand:
Your borrower number (if relevant)
Or you can call us on:
- 023 8083 3007 to renew items and enquiries during office hours
- 023 8083 2205 for the local history library
