From 1 April 2023, Ealing Libraries go cashless
All library charges, including fines, printing and photocopying, will need to be paid through our self-service kiosks or online by logging into your library account.
Audio visual hire charges
Type | Price | Loan period |
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Compact Disc (CD) | £1.30 | 2 weeks |
CD boxset | £2.50 | 2 weeks |
Adult DVDs | £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 on cassette (abridged) | £1.00 | 3 weeks |
Audio book on cassette full | £2.00 | 3 weeks |
Audio book on CD or 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 for items returned after due date
Type | Fine per day | Fine limit (each item) |
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Books (adult borrower) | 23p | £10 |
Books (under 16)* | No charge | Not applicable |
CD | 23p | £10 |
Audio books (adult) | 23p | £10 |
Audio books (under 16) | No charge | Not applicable |
DVD (all) | £1 | £10 |
* Children’s items taken on adult cards are liable for fines if returned late.
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 this 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 service charges
- items available locally or within consortium - free
- items not available locally or within consortium - £4
- copy of journal or periodical articles - £6.85
- music score sets requested by Ealing based Choral Societies which are not available from Ealing Libraries’ collection cost £25 per request includes cost of one box; an additional charge of £6 per box will be added
Printing charges
Printing and photocopying:
- black and white A4 per side - 20p
- black and white A3 per side - 40p
- colour A4 per side - 40p
- colour A3 per side - 80p
Lost and replacement cards
- adult - £2.30
- child - £1
Note: First replacement card is free of charge
Activities and events
Event/ activity | Library member | Non library member |
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Film Club refreshments (adults and children) | £2.50 | £4 |
Craft activities | £1.50 | £2 |
Author talks | £1.50 | £3 |
Local history talks (costs may vary depending on speaker) | £3 | £5 |
Class visits | £100 | |
Team building sessions | £300 | |
Teacher training sessions (inset days) | £250 (group size 1-5) £300 (group size 5-10) £350 (group size 10-15) |