What can I borrow?

Library Elf

Library Elf is a free service that allows you to keep track of what items you have on loan. You decide when you would like to be alerted that your loans are due for return, and how often you would like to be reminded.

If you would like to try out the service, go to Library Elf and follow the link to 'Sign up'. Please omit the letter "P" from the number on your membership card when registering for this service. Remember though, Library Elf is independently run so the library cannot guarantee its performance or help if you run into difficulties.

Click on the headings below for further information on what you can borrow and for how long.

Adults

Up to 12 books (plus eight children's books), maps, spoken-word recordings plus
Up to 4 eBooks
Up to 10 e-audio books
Up to 12 music sound recordings
Up to six DVDs/Blu-Rays
One Linguaphone set

Children

Up to 12 books or spoken-word recordings on their own tickets​
Up to 4 eBook downloads on their own tickets

Reserve it!

To renew or reserve your items online, click on my account and enter your borrower number and PIN.

  • Items may also be reserved in person at the lending libraries.
  • Reservations are only accepted for DVDs and Blu-Rays which are already in stock.
  • If the book or music sound recording you want is already on loan it can be reserved for you for a small charge.
  • Many books and music recordings which are not in stock can also be borrowed from other libraries in the UK and abroad.

Length of loan

Books are loaned for three weeks. DVDs/Blu-Rays and music CD's must be returned within one week. Please remember that fines are charged on items which are returned late. It is sometimes possible to borrow items for an extra week if you are going away on holiday.​

How to renew

If you want to keep items longer than normal and no one else is waiting for them, you may renew them up to 5 times by renewing them online, by telephone, email or post. You will be charged another loan fee for each CD, DVD or Blu-Ray you renew.

24 hour renewals hotline - (touch tone phones only) 020 7638 0568

To renew items on loan click on My account and enter your Borrower Number


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