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Library service costs and charges

Blackpool Council does not fine customers for late items. All historical fines will also be wiped.

Costs and charges
 DescriptionCost
Reservation charges for books in stock in Blackpool Free
Reservation charges for books borrowed from North West or UK Libraries £6 per item
Reservation charges for books borrowed from British Library £12 per item
Replacement library membership card Free
Visitor charges use of IT services per day £2 for maximum of 2 hours
Loan of adult sound recordings 50p per item for 3 week loan
Photocopying and printing A4 black and white 10p per copy
Photocopying and printing A3 black and white 10p per copy
Photocopying and printing A4 colour 20p per copy
Photocopying and printing A3 colour 20p per copy
Scanning 20p per document
Compensation for lost or damaged stock Replacement cost
Drama sets hire £15 per item
Orchestra sets hire £45 per item
Vocal sets hire £45 per item
Room hire large meeting rooms

£40 per hour

£70 per half day

£100 per day

Room hire small meeting rooms

£20 per hour

£45 per half day

£75 per day

Exemptions

Blackpool library service exemptions
Library memberExemptions
Under 16s Exempt from reservations and sound recordings charges
Individuals in receipt of personal independence payments Exempt from reservations costs
At home library service customers Exempt from reservations and sound recordings charges
Visually impaired customers Exempt from sound recordings charges

Please advise staff if you qualify for any of the exemptions listed above. 

You may be asked to provide proof of entitlement.