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Library fees

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What you can borrow from our libraries and for how long

It's free to borrow books, music scores, eBooks and eAudiobooks. You can have most items on loan for up to 6 weeks.

Use the computers in our libraries

Library members can use the computers for free for up to an hour, printers for a small fee and scanners for free. Anyone can use the photocopiers for a small fee.

Fees for library services

It’s free to join our libraries and borrow items. Check how much we charge for overdue books, photocopying and other library services.

How to borrow items from other libraries

If you can’t find a specific book or item in our libraries, you might be able to borrow it from a library outside Brighton & Hove. This service is currently suspended.

What to do if you lose your library card

If you lose your library card, go to one of our libraries or phone 01273 290 800 to let us know. You'll need to pay a small fee to replace it.

How to hire a room in our libraries

We have different rooms you can hire in our libraries for meetings, conferences and events.

How to hire exhibition space in our libraries

We have different spaces you can hire in our libraries for exhibitions, or to promote your services.

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