Removal of Fines
We are pleased to announce that we will no longer be charging fines on Overdue Items.
You can return any item for free, no matter how long ago you borrowed it.
Books
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Overdue adult books | No Charge |
| Overdue children's books | No Charge |
| Talking books | No Charge |
DVDs
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| DVDs hire charge | 50p for 7 days |
| Overdue DVDs | No Charge |
| DVD Box sets hire charge | £2.50 for 7 days |
Computer access
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Members | Free |
PC printing
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| A4 (black and white) | 10p per sheet |
| A4 (colour) | 30p per sheet |
Photocopying
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| A4 (black and white) | 10p per sheet |
| A3 (black and white) | 20p per sheet |
| A4 (colour) | 30p per sheet |
| A3 (colour) | 60p per sheet |
Fax
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| UK destinations | £1 per sheet |
| Outside of UK | £1.50 per sheet |
| Incoming | 50p per sheet |
Room hire
For hire charges and availability, please contact the centre you wish to attend directly:
| Centre | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| Whitley Bay Customer First Centre | (0191) 643 5390 |
| North Shields Customer First Centre | (0191) 643 5270 |
| Wallsend Customer First Centre | (0191) 643 2075 |
| Oxford Centre | (0191) 643 7768 |
| White Swan Centre | (0191) 643 2040 |
| John Willie Sams Centre | (0191) 643 2030 |
| Shiremoor Library | (0191) 643 2036 |
| Howdon Library | (0191) 643 2070 |
Reservations for items in stock
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Children's items | No charge |
| All other stock | 55p per item |
| Love 2 Read card holders | No charge |