There are various fees and charges to be aware of when using some library services, such as fines, printing and photocopying charges, etc.
Below is important information about how to pay and a list of the current fees and charges.
Fees & Charges
• Audio Visual Hire Charges
• Fines
• Reservations
• Printing & Photocopying
• Replacement Library Cards
• Activities & Events Charges
Online Payments
Ealing Libraries has now become a cashless service.
ALL library charges will need to be paid through our self-service kiosks or online via logging into Ealing Council online payment system.
Click below for a link to the Ealing Lbraries online payment page.
Fees & Charges
Audio Visual Hire Charges*
Type
Price
Loan Period
Compact Disc (CD)
£1.30
2 weeks
CD Boxset
£2.50
2 weeks
Adult DVD
£2.40
1 week
Family Feature DVD
£2.40
1 week
Children's DVD
£1.50
1 week
Educational DVD
£2.30
2 weeks
Language Course - Short
£1.75
3 weeks
Language Course - Long
£3.00
6 weeks
Audio Book - Cassette (abridged)
£1.00
3 weeks
Audio Book - Cassette (full)
£2.00
3 weeks
Audio Book - CD / Digital
£2.50
3 weeks
*NOTE: Leisure Pass holders are entitled to a 50% discount on all hire charges. There are no concessions on fines for Leisure Pass holders.
Fines
Borrowers aged 16 and over are charged fines on borrowed items returned after their due date.
Type
Fine per day
Fine limit (each item)
Books
23p
£10
CD
23p
£10
Audio Books
23p
£10
DVD (all)
£1
£10
Unpaid fines and items not returned after notification has been sent to a borrower will enter ‘Default’ status.
If left unpaid these charges will eventually be passed on to a debt recovery service and incur an additional administrative charge of £10. In these instances case the borrower’s card will be suspended from use.
Please talk to a member of staff if you are concerned about payment of fines or outstanding items.
Reservation Charges
• Items available locally or within consortium - free
• Copy of journal or periodical articles - £6.85
Printing & Photocopying Charges
• B&W (A4) per side - 20p
• B&W (A3) per side - 40p
• Colour (A4) per side - 40p
• Colour (A3) per side - 80p
Replacement Library Card
• Adult - £2.30
• Child - £1
NOTE: First replacement card is free of charge.
Activities & Events Charges
Event/ Activity
Library Member
Non-Member
Film Club
£2.50
£4
Craft Activities
£1.50
£2
Author Talks
£1.50
£3
Local History Talks*
£3*
£5*
Lego Clubs & Lego Holiday Sessions
£2.50
£4
Lego Parties
£100
Class Visits
£100
Team Building Sessions
£300
Teacher Training Sessions
£250 (groups 1-5)
£300 (groups 5-10)
£350 (groups 10-15)
*NOTE: costs may vary depending upon speaker