Do you find visiting or using a library difficult? Is it because of a disability, because you are housebound or because you have caring responsibilities?
You could apply for a concessionary library card which means that you can receive some extra library services free of charge. If you have any of the following conditions, or care for someone who is disabled, you are eligible to apply:
- visual impairment
- deafness or you are hard of hearing
- learning difficulties
- other disabilities such as a heart condition or mental health problems
- print disabilities such as dyslexia
You are also eligible if you are an Adult Literacy student, including studying English as a second language.
To apply for concessionary membership, ask in the library, phone, or if you are not already a library member you can join on-line. Joining is free, quick and easy - follow the link on this page to Joining and using the library.
Services free of charge
There are no charges for:
- standard talking books on CD or cassette
- language courses
- music CDs
- standard rate DVDs
- requests for books, music and DVDs.
Normal hire charges apply for premium rate DVDs and talking books. You can borrow books and music for three weeks and DVDs for one week.
Returning items
When books and music are overdue for one week there is no charge. If overdue for more than one week you will be charged a reduced fine. The normal charges apply for DVDs that are overdue. If you have a problem getting to the library by the date when items should be returned, you can renew them as long as someone else has not requested them. If you know your library PIN then you can renew your loans by following the link on this page to Login to renew your loans or for details of all the ways in which you can renew your books, follow the link to Library renewals.
You may not be able to visit the library or renew your loans in time due to personal circumstances. If this is the case, please contact your local library as soon as possible and explain the situation.
Home Library Service
If you are unable to visit a library in person you can apply for the Home Library Service - follow the link on this page for more information.