Hounslow Libraries' fees and charges (from 1st April 2025)
Detailed below are the fees and charges relating to stock, printing, and community room hire.
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Overdue Charges - Books and Spoken Word |
Per item per day |
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Adults |
35p (max. £6.00 per item) |
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Concession & 12-17 & 60+ |
16p (max. £5.70 per item) |
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Child under 12 |
8p (max. £2.50 per item) |
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Books for sale |
Per item |
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Paperback |
30p |
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Hardback |
50p |
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Chart Media educational books and posters |
£1.50 each or £5 for any four items |
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Reservations |
Per item |
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Items in stock |
Free |
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Items not in stock |
£1.25 |
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British Library items |
£12.20 |
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Replacement Charge |
Per item |
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Lost and damaged items |
Full replacement cost plus 10% admin fee |
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Replacement Library Card |
Per card |
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Adult |
£4.45 |
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Concession & 12–17 & 60+ |
£2.20 |
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Child under 12 |
£2.20 |
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Printing and Photocopying |
Per side |
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Black & White A4 |
30p |
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Black & White A3 |
40p |
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Colour A4 |
40p |
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Colour A3 |
55p |
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Children’s Activities |
Per child |
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Story time, rhyme time, and other regular term time events |
FREE |
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Children’s holiday craft sessions |
50p unless otherwise stated |
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Community Room Hire |
Per hour |
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Community rate |
£10 |
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Commercial rate |
£35 |
Concessions are available to customers aged between 12 and 17 and over 60.
Concessions are also available to unemployed customers, customers in receipt of income or pension support, students in full-time education, and customers with a disability.
Proof of Concession status will be required e.g. Student ID, Disability Benefit Form, Freedom Pass, etc.
