Library fees and charges
Lending charges
Item | Charge | Loan period |
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Books | Free of charge | 3 weeks |
Talking books | Free of charge | 3 weeks |
Room hire
Room Hire | Price |
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Community use | £6.50 per hour |
Commercial use | £20 per hour |
Reservation and request charges
You can reserve any item we stock and collect it at any library within St Helens Borough. You can also request any book that we do not stock. Search the library catalogue.
Type of request | Charge | Loan period |
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Purchase suggestion | Free of charge | 3 weeks |
Inter-library loan (British Library) | £6 (plus £6 per renewal) | 3 weeks (subject to recall) |
Music scores | £11 per 20 copies £2 admin charge if the performance is within 4 weeks | To performance date |
Play sets | £6 per 10 copies £2 admin charge if the performance is within 4 weeks | To performance date |
Photocopies
Paper size | Black and white / colour | Price per copy |
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A4 | Black and white | £0.10 |
A3 | Black and white | £0.15 |
A4 | Colour | £0.50 |
A3 | Colour | £1.00 |
Computer and internet services
Computer and internet access is free. Printing costs are:
Paper size | Black and white / colour | Price per copy |
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A4 | Black and white | £0.10 |
A4 | Colour | £0.50 |
Replacement library cards
For adults aged over 18 there is a charge of £1 for a replacement library card.
You must show your library card every time you borrow, renew or reserve items. Items cannot be taken without your card, nor can we give you a temporary library card.
When renewing items over the telephone, you may be asked to give your name and library card number.
St Helens Archive Service charges
Various charges apply. Visit St Helens Archive Service - Fees and Charges for more information.