You can renew your items up to seven times via the online catalogue or you can call or email the library via 0161 770 8000 or libraries@oldham.gov.uk and it can be done for you.
Books
Overdue books
Since August 2019, books borrowed from Oldham’s Library service will no longer accrue overdue fines for late returns. Please remember to bring your items back to the library so that other customers can enjoy them.
Lost or damaged books
You will be asked to pay all or part of the replacement cost of any books or items that are lost.
Please check all books before you borrow them and point out any damage to the staff at the counter.
If a book or other item is damaged while you have them on loan please tell a member of staff.
If you would like to request an Inter Library Loan please email:
If we are able to find the item, a charge of £6 will be added to your account.
This is payable when the item is issued to you.
Music score sets/playsets
- Music Score - £50
- Play Set £20
DVD and video
- DVD one week loan £1
Overdue charges:
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Late return charge £1 per week to a maximum of £18 per item
Library card replacement
- Adult: £2.20
- Children, teenagers and over 60s: £1.10
Reservations
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Free (£6 if an interlibrary loan is necessary)
Spaces to hire
Photocopying
- Black and white A4:20p per sheet
- Black and white A3: 30p per sheet
- Colour A4: £1 per sheet
- Colour A3: £1.50 per sheet
Printing
- Black and white A4: 20p per sheet
- Colour A4: £1 per sheet
- Children’s Homework Printing (5 Black and White sheets and 1 Colour): Free of Charge
Faxes (staff assisted)
Send
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£1.10 for first sheet 50p for each subsequent sheet
Receive
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£1.10 per fax
Postage stamps
Standard price Royal Mail Stamps are sold in many branches at the current 1st and 2nd class rate.
Local Studies and Archives
Lost cards
Report lost cards to your nearest library as soon as possible so it can be cancelled.
You are responsible for any books borrowed until your card has been cancelled.