Blackpool Council does not fine customers for late items. All historical fines will also be wiped.
Costs and charges
| Description | Cost |
|---|
| 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 |
£2.50 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 |
20p per copy |
| Photocopying and printing A4 colour |
30p per copy |
| Photocopying and printing A3 colour |
50p 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 |
£45 per hour
£80 per half day
£150 per day
|
| Room hire small meeting rooms |
£25 per hour
£45 per half day
£75 per day
|
Exemptions
Blackpool library service exemptions
| Library member | Exemptions |
|---|
| 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.