Grays Library open.
Grays Library is open today but there is no access via the Cromwell Road entrance. The Library may be slightly colder than usual as we carry out the remaining repairs to the heating.
Library fees and charges
Library item charges
It is free to join the library, borrow books or request items from our catalogue using online self-service.
Fees and charges may apply for other services.
You won't be allowed to use your library card if you owe £10 or more – check our fines.
Loans and renewals
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Requests from the Thurrock and Essex County Council library catalogue | Free | per item |
| DVD | £1 | 1 week |
| CD | £1.15 | 1 week |
| Spoken word on CD – adults | £3.05 | 3 weeks |
| Spoken word on CD – children | Free | 3 weeks |
| Language course – single item | £1.50 | 3 weeks |
| Language course – multiple set | £3.60 | 12 weeks |
| Board game | £1.50 | 1 week |
| Jigsaws | Free | 12 weeks |
Items borrowed from other authorities will be charged at their rate.
Damaged and lost items
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost or damaged items for which no current value can be traced | £10 | per item |
| Lost or damaged items for which a current value can be traced | Full current value | per item |
Items for sale
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Hardback book | 60p | per item |
| Paperback book | 30p | per item |
| Music CD | 60p | per item |
| Children's workbook | £1.50 | per item |
| Children's workbooks | £5.50 | for 4 items |
| Heritage books | Retail price | per item |
| Jigsaws | £1 | per Jigsaw |
| Plastic pockets | 10p | per item |
| Envelopes, C4 size (A4) | 15p | per envelope |
| Envelopes, C5 size (A5) | 10p | per envelope |
| Stamps | Royal Mail prices | per stamp |
| Pens, black | 25p | per item |
| Stylus Ballpoint pens | £1.00 | per item |
| Branded pens | £1.00 | per item |
| Highlighter pen | £1.00 | per item |
| Blank A4 paper | 5p | per sheet |
| Mini rolls of tape | 25p | per item |
| Wiser4IT training notes | £2.25 | per hand-out |
| Headphones | £2.05 | per item |
| USB Stick, 32GB | £5.15 | per item |
| Drinks from sachet machine | 80p | per sachet |
| Drinks from the urn | 60p | per drink |
| Biscuits | 40p | per pack |
Lost membership cards
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost membership cards – adults | £2.75 | per card |
| Lost membership cards – children | £2.05 | per card |
Other charges and ways to pay
For details of other charges, library fines and payment online, go to: