Borrowing
Inter-library return fee | Extended loans | Reserves | Interloans | Suggestions To Buy
On this page you will find: what you can borrow, how long you can borrow it for, and how much it costs (also see our separate overdues page).
Note:
CYA = Children's and Young Adult Collection.
CSC discount = Community Services Card discount. (See details below table)
| Adults | Children & Young Adults | Out of Towner | CSC discount [1.] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | FREE for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks | $2 for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks |
| Magazines | 50c for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk | $2.50 for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk |
| CYA Magazines | 50c for 1 wk | FREE for 1 wk | $2.50 for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk |
| Māori & English language learning AV [2.] |
FREE for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks | $2 for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks |
| CDs | $1 for 1 wk | $1 for 1 wk | $3 for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk |
| CYA CDs | $1 for 1 wk | FREE for 1 wk | $3 for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk |
| DVDs | $4 for 1 wk | $4 for 1 wk | $6 for 1 wk | $2 for 1 wk |
| CYA DVDs | $4 for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk | $6 for 1 wk | $2 for 1 wk |
| Boxed DVDs [3.] | $8 for 1 wk | $8 for 1 wk | $10 for 1 wk | $4 for 1 wk |
| CYA Boxed DVDs | $8 for 1 wk | 50c for 1 wk | $10 for 1 wk | $4 for 1 wk |
| Videos | $3 for 1 wk | $3 for 1 wk | $5 for 1 wk | $1.50 for 1 wk |
| CYA Videos | $3 for 1 wk | FREE for 1 wk | $5 for 1 wk | $1.50 for 1 wk |
| Tapes | $1 for 4 wks | $1 for 4 wks | $3 for 4 wks | 50c for 4 wks |
| CYA Tapes | $1 for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks | $3 for 4 wks | 50c for 4 wks |
| CD-ROMs | $3 for 1 wk | $3 for 1 wk | $5 for 1 wk | $1.50 for 1 wk |
| CYA CD-ROMs | $3 for 1 wk | FREE for 1 wk | $5 for 1 wk | $1.50 for 1 wk |
| Kits (Cassettes or CDs) | $1 for 4 wks | $1 for 4 wks | $3 for 4 wks | 50c for 4 wks |
| CYA Kits | $1 for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks | $3 for 4 wks | 50c for 4 wks |
| Bestseller Books [4.] | $5 for 1 wk | $5 for 1 wk | $7 for 1 wk | $5 for 1 wk |
| Bestseller Magazines | $2.50 for 1 wk | $2.50 for 1 wk | $4.50 for 1 wk | $2.50 for 1 wk |
| CD-ROM & Video Language Kits | $5 for 4 wks | $5 for 4 wks | $7 for 4 wks | $2.50 for 4 wks |
| CD Language Kits | $3 for 4 wks | $3 for 4 wks | $5 for 4 wks | $1.50 for 4 wks |
| Audiobooks on CD [3.] | $3 for 4 wks | $3 for 4 wks | $5 for 4 wks | $1.50 for 4 wks |
| CYA Audiobooks on CD | $3 for 4 wks | FREE for 4 wks | $5 for 4 wks | $1.50 for 4 wks |
Table footnotes:
- Library cardholders who live or pay rates in Wellington city who are also Community Services Card holders; card must be shown to receive discount. "Out of Town" cardholders are ineligible for this discount. Back
- AV material teaching Māori & English includes CDs, CD-ROMs, Videos, Cassettes, Kits and all of the the Adult Learning collection. Back
- A boxed DVD set is defined as more than 300 viewing minutes. This change takes effect following Wellington City Council's approval of its Long Term Council Community Plan. Back
- Bestsellers concession cards cost $25.00 and entitle you to six Bestsellers issues (i.e. one free). Back
Is there a limit on how many items I can borrow?
No. There is no limit to the number of items you can take out, but if someone wishes to borrow all items on the subject, we may ask you, in fairness to other library users, to limit your selection.
Interlibrary Return Fees
An interlibrary return fee of $1 per item applies when a library item is returned to a library it wasn't issued from: as an example, books borrowed from Miramar Library are returned at Central Library. Returning items to the library you borrowed them from means they are back on the shelves sooner, for others to borrow. It means we can provide a more efficient service so that you get the most out of our libraries.
Extended loans
Your loan(s) can be extended by 1 week from the due date unless it has been reserved by another customer, and unless it is already overdue. Only 1 loan extension per item is possible. A charge of $1 will apply for each extension, and this will be in addition to any applicable borrowing fee for the item(s). Currently loans can only be extended online, or within the library, although we are working on a telephone option also. (Login to choose your loans to extend)
Reserves, Interloans & Suggestions To Buy
Follow the links below to find out about how to:
- Reserve an Item that is out
- Request an Interloan
- Or make a 'Suggestion to Buy' for an item the library does not have.
Also note:
The Passport to Leisure scheme is no longer available, however Community Service Card holders are eligible for discounted services. More information on this change is available on the Wellington City Council website.
For more information about our borrowing services please e-mail us at enquiries@wcl.govt.nz or phone your local branch.
Search our Catalogue and check whether an item is on our shelves before you come into the library.
