main content Joining and using our libraries

Anyone can join the library. All you need is current proof of identity - and it's free!

Details

What can I borrow?

How long for?

  • 3 weeks: Books, CDs, audio books and special interest DVDs
  • 2 days: Top title DVDs 
  • 3 days: Standard videos & DVDs
  • 1 week: CD-ROMs & PlayStation/XBox games, Feature Set DVDs 
  • 12 weeks: In-depth open learning and language courses
  • Renewing your items is easy. Use our online library catalogue to renew your items before they become overdue or contact your local library. 

Costs

  • Loan of books is free!
  • Requesting an item in stock is free!
  • Registered blind or partially-sighted people can borrow CDs and audio books free of charge.
  • Daily fines are levied for any items returned or renewed late.
  • Additional charges are made for the renewal or late return of items that have a hire fee.
  • See our current fees and charges table for more information or ask for a copy from your local library

What else is there for me?

Next Steps

Contacts

Contact your local library in person, in writing, by telephone or by e-mail or
Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley BR1 1EX
Telephone: 020 8460 9955
Renewals: 020 8460 8567
Fax: 020 8466 7860
E-mail: central.library@bromley.gov.uk