Renew a library book

If you want to keep your books or items on loan for longer than the due date please ask us to renew the loan. You can renew most books and loans. When you renew CDs and audio items you may have to pay an additional rental charge.

Renew your library book online

You will need your library barcode and PIN number to renew your book. If you don't have a PIN just call  0845 121 2976 or ask for one to be set up the next time you are in the library. You can also:

Get reminders when your books are almost due.

Phone renewals

Ring the renewal line on 0845 121 2976 between 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturday.

Keeping you informed: By letting us know your barcode on your library card when you ring we can let you know:

  • The due date of your books and items
  • Any messages on your borrower record
  • Any items that do not renew.

In person library renewals

You don't have to bring the items back to the library when you want to renew them. We will ask to see them after a few renewals, just to check them. If somebody else has reserved an item we will ask you to return it so that they can have it.

When should I renew my library loans?

If you are not sure that you will be able to return your books or loans before the due date it is a good idea to renew them as a precaution. If it turns out that you can return them on time after all, no harm done.

If you have any overdue items, please renew them as soon as possible. This stops any fines building up and saves us sending you overdue notices and charging you for the postage. If an item is more than six months overdue and you do not contact us, we will assume that you have lost it and we will send you a bill.

Some library loans cannot be renewed

  • Items on loan from the Best Sellers Collection cannot be renewed. They will need to be brought back to the library. You may be able to borrow them again immediately, depending on demand.
  • There is a limit on the number of times you can renew a loan: five times by telephone or three times online. Once you have reached that limit you will need to bring the items back to the library for checking. You may be able to borrow them again immediately, depending on demand.
  • If somebody else has reserved an item it cannot be renewed.
  • If a reference book has been issued to you it cannot be renewed.