Library fees and charges

Library fees and charges.

Payments are cashless via Visa or Mastercard.

Overdue and lost items
Lost or damaged items Full replacement cost plus $15.70 processing fee
Lost or replacement library card $5.50
Compassion waiver On written application with supporting documentation
Interlibrary loans
Base ILL fee applicable to all loan requests  $5.50
All other libraries, excluding NSW Public libraries $30.50 for postage, plus if applicable Recovery Costs plus GST. 
Other SWIFT Libraries All costs to be borne by applicant.
Photocopying, printing and scanning
A4 black and white page  $0.20
A3 black and white page  $0.40
A4 colour page  $1.00
A3 colour page  $2.00
Scanning  No charge
Sale of items
Used or discarded Library items Various prices 
Local history books   Up to $50.00 
Local history
Local history research First half hour free then $104/hour
Local history research (health or concession card holder)  First half hour free then $52/hour 
Programming or activities
Various activities (excludes baby rhyme time, story time)  Up to $130.00 
Various activities (excludes baby rhyme time, story time) health or concession card holder  Up to $65.00 
Rental of meeting rooms
For fees please see COMMUNITY SERVICES & CULTURE section of the Fees and Charges - RENTAL OF LIBRARY MEETING ROOMS - Leichhardt & Balmain Library   

Inner West Council fees and charges 2025/26. 

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Page last updated: 01 Jul 2025