Library late charges
If you return your library item after the date it's due back you will need to pay a charge.
Books returned or renewed on time cost nothing, and there are now no charges for late returns on children’s books, even if borrowed on an adult library card.
Check when your library items are due back by logging in to your library account on our website, or with the Kent Libraries app. You can also renew items if you want to keep them for longer.
Sign up to free email reminders to help you return or renew items on time, and save on postage charges.
| Item | Charges |
|---|---|
| Books (adults) | 25p per day (£10 maximum charge per book) |
| Books borrowed by children and under-18s, or with a concessionary library card | No charge |
| eLibrary | No charge, automatic returns |
| DVDs | Hire charge will be reapplied (£20 maximum charge per DVD) |
| CDs borrowed on an adult's card | Hire charge will be reapplied (£10 maximum charge per CD) |
| Reminder letters we send you | 70p |
Pay a library charge
To find out if you owe any money, or to pay online log in to your library account. You can also pay library charges in person at the library.
If you have more than £5 of outstanding charges (including children) you will not be able to borrow or reserve more items, or use the public computers or Wi-Fi in libraries until the charges are paid.