Become a member of Southwark’s libraries, what you get access to, what to do if you lose your card.
As a member of Southwark libraries, you can borrow most items for free.
There are fees for some items.
There are also charges if they are not returned on time. Late returns cost 30p per day, up to a maximum of £15 per item.
There are no late return charges for:
To pay outstanding fees on your library account, sign in to your online account.
You can also pay in person at any Southwark library using cash.
A 1-week loan for DVDs costs £3.45. Selected older titles are £1.90 for a 1-week loan.
Late returns cost £1.45 per day, up to £15 per item.
You can borrow up to 2 new feature DVDs at a time.
We offer a 2-for-1 rental offer. When you rent any film from our libraries, you'll get a second rental free of charge.
A 1-week loan for CDs costs £1.
Late returns cost 30p per day, up to £15 per item.
We offer a 2-for-1 rental offer. When you rent any CD from our libraries, you'll get a second rental free of charge.
CD collections can be found at
Canada Water Library
Dulwich Library
Peckham Library
A 3-week loan costs £1.50.
Late returns cost 30p per day, up to £15 per item.
To request a book that the library does not have, sign in to your account. You can also speak to a member of staff in any Southwark library.
Requests for items from another Southwark library cost 70p.
Inter-library loan or purchase requests cost £4.
You can suggest a book or other item for a Southwark library to buy for its collection.
Requests for items from the British Library and other specialist libraries cost an additional £18.20.
Music score requests cost £27 for up to 40 parts, and £32 for more than 40 parts.
There is no charge for requests if you are 17 or under.
A4: 20p per side (black and white) or £1.10 per side (colour).
A3: 35p per side (black and white) or £2.30 per side (colour).
For full details, see our hire a library hall or room page
If you lose your library card you can get a replacement for £3
There is no charge if you are 17 or under.
Advertising costs £5.35 per item for 3 weeks.