View our full list of fees and charges.
Library fees and charges
If you have not finished with the book or other physical resource you have borrowed from us, it will continue to renew automatically.
We will let you know if another person reserves an item you have borrowed. This will usually be by email. You will then need to return the item. Please make sure you have an email address registered with us.
Fines are charged for overdue items.
You can pay a fine in person at our Hubs and libraries. We only accept cash for fine payments.
You can also renew an item or manage your library account online. If you need help doing this, please visit or call your local Hub or library.
You will need your library card number and PIN if you are renewing online.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-children's book | 25p per day (capped at £10) |
| Spoken word (CD audiobook) | 45p per day (capped at £10) |
| Music recording | 65p per week |
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Spoken word (CD audiobook) | £1.70 per 3 weeks |
| Music recording | 65p per week |
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| A4 black and white | 40p |
| A3 black and white | 60p |
| A4 colour | £1.35 |
| A3 colour | £1.80 |
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| A4 black and white | 40p |
| A3 black and white | 60p |
| A4 colour | £1.35 |
| A3 colour | £1.80 |
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult card replacement | £5 |
| Child card replacement | £2 |
Your first card replacement will be free.
Room hire
Find out about room hire costs on the Cardiff Hubs website.
Local studies department
All charges at our local studies department (Cathays Library).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| A4 black and white | 40p |
| A3 black and white | 40p |
| A4 colour | £2.60 |
| A3 colour | £3.70 |
| Service | Charge (+VAT) |
|---|---|
| Research | £20 per hour |
| Scanned or digital images | £3.40 |
| Reproduction (individual or not-for-profit organisation) | £12.85 |
| Reproduction (commercial organisation) | £30.35 |
| Document filming | £23.65 |
