Joining and Using the Library
Who can join?
Membership of the library is free. You will require 1 written proof of name and address.
What can you borrow?
| |
Adults |
Teenagers |
Children |
Loan Period |
| Books/spoken word |
8 |
8 |
8 |
3 weeks |
| Music Scores*+ |
8 |
8 |
8 |
3 weeks |
| Recorded music compact discs+ |
6 |
6 |
6 |
3 weeks |
| Games Software+ |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 week |
| CD ROMs #* |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 week |
| Videos # |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 week |
| DVDs #* |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Various |
|
Pictures |
2 |
- |
- |
1 & 6 months |
+ Not for loan to under 5s.
* Available at certain libraries only |
# Legal restrictions apply. |
Click on Library Charges for details
Renewing items
All items except DVDs and videos can be renewed three times over the telephone, unless they are reserved.
Telephone 020 8409 7066 for the 24 hour automated renewal service, or renew your items by telephoning your local library or via the Internet from the library catalogue.
Fines
Fines are charged on all overdue items borrowed on adult, teenage and children's (aged 5-14) tickets.
Finding what you need
Professional librarians and well trained library assistants are always happy to assist with enquiries. In addition, computerised catalogues listing the latest information on book stock are available in all libraries in the borough.
Reservations
If the item you require is not immediately available, you may reserve it for a nominal fee. We will then inform you when it is available. Items may be requested even if they are not currently held in the borough's book stock. See Library Charter.
Facilities for people with disabilities
All libraries in Sutton are fully accessible to people with disabilities. Click here for the following:
Access to Libraries in Sutton Library services for visually impaired people
Our promise of service to you
Customers have the right to expect certain standards of service from Sutton Library Service. Click here to view Library Users Charter.
