Find information on overdue charges on library items.
You can check how much you owe on your LibrariesWest account.
To stop overdue charges, renew items via the LibrariesWest website, by phoning any Bristol library, or in person.
Increase in charges
From 1 April 2025, the overdue charges for certain items are increasing:
Books on adult cards
- 20p per day
Play Sets
- £1.10 per day
DVDs
- 20p per day
Current costs
Books
Charges depend on the type of membership you have:
- adults: 15p per day, up to a maximum charge of £5.40 per item
- 0 to 17 year olds: no charge
Play sets
- play sets: £1 per day, maximum £30
Music CDs and audio books, including language courses
No charge.
Please renew or return items on or before their due date. For long overdue items recovery fees may apply.
DVDs
- 15p per day, up to a maximum charge of £5.40 per item
Lost items
If you lose an item, you'll have to pay for a replacement, and pay any overdue charges on the item.
There may be an extra charge for lost items on loan from other libraries.