Library closures
The adults' section of Hornsey Library is currently closed for maintenance work – visit the Hornsey Library page for more information. Muswell Hill Library is closed for refurbishment.
We introduced a comprehensive range of concessions for young people, over 65s and those in receipt of certain benefits and financial support, as well as introducing an affordable audio/visual subscription offer, where hire charges are not applied during the subscription period (Overdue fines apply).
Concessionary rates are for library members who are:
Reservation charges are no longer applied to stock that is available in our catalogue, including if items are out on loan. If a particular item is not in the catalogue, the administration fee will apply (see details below).
Description | Standard adult membership |
Concessionary membership |
Under 16s memberships |
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Reservations (for items available in our catalogue) |
Free | Free | Free |
Reservations on items requested to order (for items not available in our catalogue) |
£3 | £1.50 | Free |
Overdue items (except DVDs/Blu-Rays) |
25p per item per day | 15p per item per day | Free |
Maximum charge per item (except DVDs/Blu-Rays) | £6 | £3 | Free |
Audio/visual subscription | Annual £20 Quarterly £6 |
Annual £10 Quarterly £3 |
N/A |
Music CDs hire charge per item |
£1 | 50p | N/A |
DVDs / Blu-Rays hire charge per item |
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Overdue DVDs/Blu-Rays | If DVDs and Blu-Ray are overdue, full hire charges will apply for every additional hire period stated up to maximum charge (see below). | N/A | |
Maximum charge per overdue DVDs/Blu-Rays |
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N/A |
Spoken word (audiobooks) | £1 | 50p but free for Over 65s | Free |
Lost/stolen library card charge |
First replacement is free; £1 per replacement thereafter | ||
Lost/damaged items |
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Small ads | £3 per 3-week period (ads should be no larger than A5) | ||
Printing and photocopying per side of sheet |
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Scan to email | 5p per side of sheet per recipient |
The reservation charge is an administrative charge and is payable upon making the reservation. It is not a guarantee that an item can be supplied. We aim to fulfil the majority of requests but occasionally this is not possible, if so, you will be notified.
Please note: any charges that have been outstanding for 3 months or more will result in your account being blocked.
In order to start using your account again, you will need to clear the outstanding balance. If charges accumulate to £10 or more, your account will again be automatically blocked.