We offer these services free of charge and subject to availability. Email us to discuss details and make a booking. 

• Introduction to the library and tour (1 hour)
• Sessions or talks on customer site (1 hour)
• Group story time at a library (30 minutes)
• Storytime/assembly on site (30 minutes)
• Training at library (1 hour)
• Training on site (1 hour)

Research undertaken by customers is FREE but there is a charge to print research results.

Printing charges:

• A4 black and white - 25p per sheet
• A4 colour - 90p per sheet
• A3 black and white - 35p per sheet
• A3 colour - £1.50 per sheet

• There are currently no charges for using the computers but resources are limited.
• Computers are offered on a first come first served basis with an initial free session lasting one hour.
• You do not need to be a member of the library to use the computers, but it is free to join the library.
• Wi-Fi is free at all Milton Keynes libraries.

Libraries are the perfect place for publicising community displays, events and services.

Posters and leaflets

• All libraries in Milton Keynes can, at their discretion, display posters and leaflets about local community events and leisure activities. There is no charge for this service.
• Commercial notices which fall within the general display policy may be displayed for a fee.

Exhibitions, larger displays and public consultations

• Libraries welcome approaches from council departments, public services, local organisations, community groups, societies and individuals who wish to stage exhibitions to promote their services, activities, artwork or to consult members of the public about issues.
• Guidelines are set out in the display policy and there may be charges for this type of use. Details of current prices for hiring library spaces can be found on the room hire webpage.

Charges - for displaying commercial notices

• A4/A5 size displayed for one month - £10
• A3 size displayed for one month (where space permits) - £20

Please contact the relevant library about displaying posters or complete the online form to enquire about hiring library space.

Printing charges will apply for any enquiries received from customers and assisted by library staff at the current rates:

• A4 black and white - 25p per sheet
• A4 colour - 90p per sheet
• A3 black and white - 35p per sheet
• A3 colour - £1.50 per sheet

Books and audiobooks on CD are loaned for a 4-week period and can be renewed up to four times. We're always happy to help and answer any questions about renewals or your account if you call 01908 254050.

If you do not return your items on time, or renew them before the due date, we will ask you to pay the overdue fines. 

• Adult books - 50p per day - maximum fine £12.50 per item
• Adult audiobooks - 50p per day - maximum fine £12.50 per item
• Children's picture books and board books - NO FINES
• All other children's books - 20p per day - maximum £5 per item
• Children's audiobooks - 20p per day - maximum £5 per item
• Magazines - 50p per day - maximum fine £12.50 per item
• Reading Group Book Sets - £1.50 per day per set

A charge is also made for sending overdue reminders (and any other costs incurred). There is no charge for days when libraries are closed.

Fines may be avoided by renewing items. You can renew an item up to 4 times before it needs to be taken to a library. There are several reasons why you may not be able to renew an item.

If you have problems with online renewals, please contact any of the Milton Keynes libraries as soon as possible to avoid further charges.

Charges are per sheet:

• A5/A4 - £1.45
• A3 - £2.15

Available at these libraries:

• Bletchley Library - A4/A3
• Central Library - A4/A5/A3
• Kingston Library - A4
• Newport Pagnell Library - A4/A3
• Olney Library - A4/A3
• Westcroft Library - A4
• Woburn Sands Library - A4

Joining the library is FREE!

• Books (adult and children's) - FREE up to 4 weeks
• Magazines - FREE for 1 week
• eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines - FREE up to 3 weeks
• Spoken word - £3.10 for 4 weeks
• Reading group sets - £12 for 6 weeks

Library members with disabilities which prevent them from reading or using a book, may be exempt from some hire charges. The Library will need to see a registration card or supporting letter from a doctor.

You can renew an item up to 4 times before it needs to be taken to a library. There are several reasons why you may not be able to renew an item.

• Until you notify the library that your card is missing, any items borrowed on your card remain your responsibility.
• You can email us to report your library card as lost. Please provide your name, address and postcode. At the earliest point, the card will be marked as 'Reported Lost' until you next visit a library with relevant ID and choose to either reinstate or replace your card.
• Charge to replace a lost, stolen or damaged library card is £3.75.
• If your card has been stolen and reported to the police, you can present your police crime number to library staff and there will be no charge for a replacement.
• Your replacement card will be issued to you immediately and you can start borrowing.

• If items are lost, stolen or damaged you will be required to pay the full replacement cost of the item.
• You will also need to pay any outstanding fees and fines that may be on your library card relating to the item.

Full details of how to pay fees and charges can be found on the paying library charges web page - including online payment guidance notes.

Photocopying charges:

• A4 black and white - 25p per sheet
• A4 colour - 90p per sheet
• A3 black and white - 35p per sheet
• A3 colour - £1.50 per sheet

Visit the Kuario webpage for instructions how to use Wi-Fi printing and copying services with Kuario.

You can reserve 15 items at any one time. Reservation fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable.

There is also a charge if you reserve SELMS Partnership Library loans.

• Adult Books and language sets - £1.30 per item
• Children's Books - FREE
• Children's Picture Books - FREE (Maximum 8)
• Teen/Young Adult Books - FREE
• Books on CD - FREE
• SELMS Reservations - £3 per item

Please note that the reservation charge relates to the classification of the library item and not to the age of the library member. For example, an adult book reserved by a holder of a teen library card would have to pay a reservation fee for the book.

Visit the room hire webpage for full information about hiring space in our libraries.

Self-service scanning - FREE plus any charge for computer access where applicable.

To reserve items from our SELMS partner libraries there is a £3 per item non-refundable charge.