Charges for returning books after the due date
Adults (18+) 17p per book per day overdue.
Please note that from 23 October 2024 this will change to 20p per book per day overdue.
Please note:
- You will not be charged late fees on the days that your library is closed
- Children's items borrowed using an adults card will be charged at adult rates
- Replacement charges will be made for items not returned, damaged or lost
University of Worcester fees and charges
If you are a University of Worcester student, please visit the University site for information.
Fees and charges for Universities
Item replacement charges
If you lose your library book, damage it, or fail to return it, you will be charged for a replacement.
Replacement library card charges
If you have lost your library card, please visit a Worcestershire library and let a member of staff know and they can give you a replacement card.
If you don’t have time to visit your library to report a lost card, please contact us.
- Adults (18+): £1.10 per replacement cards
- Children: first replacement free, subsequent replacements 55p
Standard charges
- Adults (18+): 80p for items in stock at any county library
- Children (up to 18th birthday): free for items in stock at any county library
- Inter-library loan: items not in county stock and obtained by inter-library loan are priced according to suppliers current charges, to enquire further please speak to a member of staff at your local library.
- Music CDs: £1.40 for 2 weeks
- Spoken word (talking books): £1.40 for 3 weeks
- DVDs: U, PG or 12: £1.40 per week
- DVDs: 15 or 18: £1.90 per week
- 1 Hour and under: £1.00 per week
- Blu-Ray DVDs: £2.60 per week
Please note that from 23 October 2024 the charge for all DVDs and Blu Ray will be £1.40 per week.
Please note: there is a charge of £5 for a lost printed insert of any of these items.