There are three ways to borrow and they are all free:
Standard Loans
These are for our main collection of books and include new titles, bestsellers, new authors and popular fiction, such as Mills and Boons, classics, sci-fi and fantasy. We also have non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects including cookery, health, travel, sport and biography. You can borrow them for up to three weeks. After that, you can normally renew them for another three weeks. If you don't return them on time we may charge you a late fee.
One Week Loans
These are for very popular current titles that everyone wants to read. You borrow, read and return the book within one week so that no-one else has to wait long to read them. You can renew them for one more week. If you don't return them on time we may charge you a late fee.
No Late Fee
We have a collection of books you can borrow for up to six months. You can borrow up to two books at a time from this collection with no late fees to pay.
You can renew your books one of the following ways...
Our eLibrary includes:
Look at the eLibrary – eBook, eAudiobook and eMagazine loans page for more information on how to get started.
We have books in large print if you find the standard text is too small
We have Audiobooks on CD, if you prefer to listen. We usually charge for borrowing audio books but, if you qualify for concessions, they are free.
You can read newspapers and magazines in our libraries. You can also borrow popular leisure magazines for one week, which can be renewed for one more week. There is no charge for this service.
You can find what you are looking for by searching our library catalogue. You can do this in any of our libraries or from your own computer.
You can place a hold on books and other items which are out on loan or located at another library and you can pick them up from a library of your choice in Derby. There is a charge for this service.
We can let you know by e-mail or by letter. Notification by email is free. If you choose to receive notification by post, this will cost you 70p. Let staff know how you want to receive your hold notification and make sure they always have your up to date contact details.
If you are not sure what to read next, the following suggestions may be of use. All of these options are free.
Come along to one of our events, we have a regular programme of author talks, quizzes and other interactive events aimed at readers which are listed on our events page or ask a member of staff what’s coming up soon.
Ask a member of staff at your library. Our staff are always happy to help you choose a good read or suggest a new author.
Information relating to Coronavirus.
Please note that due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in line with the latest government advice regarding social distancing, some facilities and attractions are currently closed and some events cancelled or postponed. We will be constantly updating the website and will keep people informed of any changes via social media. We urge visitors to follow Public Health England Guidance regarding Coronavirus.
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