If the particular title that you are looking for is not in stock or is being borrowed by someone else at your local library, you can request for a copy to be sent from another library. How to request a title?
There is a charge for requesting titles (shown in the table below). You can log in to your account to , or when you next visit a library.
Request charges (per item)
| Item requested | Charge |
|---|---|
| Adult books, children's and young adult books and talking books, large print, talking books, DVDs, music recordings and language courses | 拢1.75 if set by a member of staff or 75p if set by you online. From 1 April 2025: 拢1.85 if set by a member of staff or 80p if set by you online |
| Adult books, large print, talking books, DVDs, music recordings and language courses reserved on an Open Ticket | No charge |
| Children's and young adult books and talking books reserved on a Child, Teen or Young Adult card | No charge |
| Reading group reservations | 拢3.25. 拢3.50 from 1 April 2025. |
Find out if you qualify for an Open Ticket Adult.
