Library charges and fines
See how much is charged for overdue items (apart from digital items for which there are no overdue charges) and for other services available at our libraries.
Libraries services
Limited services are available at Hub and Community Libraries due to COVID-19 restrictions. Find out more about changes to our library service.
We are keeping COVID-secure measures in place across our buildings to protect our staff, residents and visitorsPlease continue to wear a face covering if you can and maintain social distance in our buildings. This includes our libraries, leisure centres and learning centres.
You can read the Government's current COVID-19 guidlines on its website.
Charges for overdue items (per item)
Charges and reservation fees can only be paid in Lewisham, Deptford and Downham libraries.
| Charges for overdue items (per item) | |
|---|---|
| Standard overdue charge (customers aged 14-59) | 20p per day (maximum £10) |
| Senior citizens (over-60s) | 10p per day (maximum £5) |
| Videos, CD ROMs and DVDs | Repeat hire fee per loan period (maximum £18) |
Charges for reserving specific items
| Charges for reserving specific items | |
|---|---|
| Standard reservation charge | 50p |
| Item reserved from the British Library (apart from articles) | £15.40 |
| Article reserved from the British Library | £15.40 + cost of printing |
Charges for lost items
| Charges for lost items | |
|---|---|
| Lost stock | Current cost of item |
| Lost library card | £1 |
Charges for specific loan services
| Charges for specific loan services | |
|---|---|
| Loan of single CDs | £1.25 each |
| Loan of CD sets | £1.25 each |
| Loan of DVDs | £3 |
| Loan CD-ROMs | £1.25 |
| Loan of Playstation games | £3 (PS2) |
Charges for other services
Photocopies
| Photocopies | |
|---|---|
| Black and white A4 | 10p |
| Black and white A3 | 15p |
| Colour A4 | 50p |
| Colour A3 | £1 |
| Homework support for children | Free (up to three black and white A4 copies) |
Printouts
| Printouts | |
|---|---|
| Black and white | 10p |
| Colour | 50p |
Use of PCs – free
Scanning – free
Sales
| Sales | |
|---|---|
| Pen | 15p |
| Pencil | 10p |
| A4 plain paper | 5p |
| A3 plain paper | 10p |
| Magnifying sheet | £2 |
| USB 4GB memory sticks (where available) | £8.50 |
Hiring library accommodation
Each branch has meeting rooms that can be booked out. We particularly welcome community groups.
Contact
Library Service
London Borough Of Lewisham Third Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU
| Telephone: | 0208 314 8024 |
| Email: | libraries@lewisham.gov.uk |