Valid from 1st April 2025
| Item | Standard Charge | Young People (3 - 18 years) | Student (18 - 25 years) | Concession - Adult and Young People | Loan Period |
| CD | £1.50 | £1.10 | £1.10 | 65p | 4 weeks |
| DVD | £3.05 | £2.10 | £2.10 | £1.25 | 4 weeks |
The following charges apply from the 8th day overdue, ie not the first week following the due date. There is a maximum overdue charge per item.
| Overdue Item | Standard Charge | Young People (3 - 18 years) including concession | Student (18 - 25 years) | Adult Concession | Charge Period |
| Book | £1.10, Max £6.60 | No charge | 75p, Max £4.50 | 45p, Max £2.70 | Week/Part |
| Audiobook | £1.10, Max £6.60 | No charge | 75p, Max £4.50 | 45p, Max £2.70 | Week/Part |
| CD | £1.50, Max £9.00 | No charge | £1.10, Max £6.60 | 65p, Max £3.90 | Week/Part |
| DVD | £3.05, Max £18.30 | No charge | £2.10, Max £12.60 | £1.25, Max £7.50 | Week/Part |
Concessionary rates apply, please enquire
| Inter Library Loans (Valid from 1st October 2025) |
£20.75 per item for British Library and University loans. £6.85 for British Library loan renewal. (Please note British Library Loan renewal is currently unavailable). £6.00 for loan/supply from another Local Authority Public Library and Aberdeen University. Minimum of £20.75 for music score loans, depending on number of items borrowed. Postage will be applied to final cost. |
| Photocopying |
24p per black and white copy £1.20 per colour copy |
| Printing |
24p per black and white copy £1.20 per colour copy |
| Purchase Request | £1.00 |
| Membership card replacement | £1.80 |
| Local Studies Research (conducted by library staff) | First half hour free, thereafter £25 per hour. Payment can be made online |
| Local Studies Research (personal use of facilities) | Free of charge |
| Microfilm/fiche printing | 24p per black and white copy |
Valid from 1st August 2024. Hire prices below are per hour
|
Facility Charges for One-off Hires |
Standard |
Junior, Student, Over 60s |
Low Income Benefits |
Commercial |
Commercial, Junior Student, Over 60's |
|
Cat’ A (Meeting & classrooms) |
9.35 |
6.08 |
3.74 |
18.70 |
12.16 |
|
Cat’ B (Small libraries up to 145 sqm) |
12.52 |
8.16 |
4.99 |
25.04 |
16.26 |
|
Cat’ C (Medium libraries 146-290 sqm) |
25.04 |
16.26 |
10.01 |
50.08 |
32.57 |
|
Cat’ D (Large libraries 291–435 sqm) |
37.56 |
24.42 |
15.01 |
75.12 |
48.83 |
|
Facility Charges for Regular Hires |
Standard |
Junior, Student, Over 60s |
Low Income Benefits |
Commercial |
Commercial, Junior Student, Over 60's |
| Cat’ A (Meeting & classrooms) | 7.77 | 5.05 | 3.12 | 15.54 | 10.10 |
| Cat’ B (Small libraries up to 145 sqm) | 10.43 | 6.78 | 4.18 | 20.86 | 13.56 |
| Cat’ C (Medium libraries 146-290 sqm) | 20.86 | 13.57 | 8.34 | 41.72 | 27.13 |
| Cat’ D (Large libraries 291–435 sqm) | 31.29 | 20.34 | 12.52 | 62.59 | 40.70 |
Internet facilities are free
You and your dependants may be eligible for discount on library charges if you receive any of the following. (Please ask staff for details.)