Library fees and fines
Reminders
You will be sent a reminder after 28 days, when an item you’ve borrowed becomes overdue. Only one notification will be sent out. It’s free by email or text so please keep your library account up to date. If you’d like a printed notification there will be a £1.05 charge. No charge for under 18s, over 60s and disabled people.
Overdue fees
- books, CDs, language courses and spoken word items: 20p per day (maximum £8.60 per item)
- no charge for under 18s
Reservation charges
- 55p for all items in stock in Hackney Libraries or Libraries Consortium
- no charge for under 18s
Replacement membership card
- adults: £1.10
- under 18s, senior citizens and people with disabilities: 55p
Lost or damaged stock
£6.45 per item unless otherwise indicated.
Books, DVDs and CDs
Free – no loan charge.
Computers
Use of computers and wifi is free for all Hackney Libraries members.
Printing
- A4 black and white 12p
- A4 colour 55p
Photocopies
- A4 black and white 12p
- A3 black and white 22p
- A4 colour 55p
- A3 colour £1.10
Page updated on: 14 August 2024
Hackney Libraries
Address
Hackney Service Centre
1 Hillman St
London
E8 1DY
Telephone
- Renewals0333 370 4700
Opening times
- Renewals and information line open Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm