What does it cost to join the library?
Joining the library is totally free to borrow books, there are small charges to borrow audio-visual material.

How old does my child have to be to join the library?
They can join and start borrowing books as soon as they are born!

What are the library opening hours?
They are varied, information is displayed in every library and on this website.

How many books can I borrow?
You may borrow up to 16 books at a time and children can borrow up to 8.

How long can I keep them for?
You may borrow books for up to 3 weeks at a time. Loan time for audio-visual material will vary.

Do I have to pay fines?
If you return your books late, you may have to pay a fine. Currently this is 12p per day per book for adults, 1p per day per book for children and 6p per day per book for over 60's. Unless another reader wants them you can renew them either in person, by telephone, by post or via this website.

Can I use any Wirral library?
Yes your borrower ticket entiltles you to borrow books and use ICT facilities in any Wirral library. Books can be returned to any Wirral library.

If the book I want is not in this library can you get it for me?
If you cannot find the book you want, we will do our best to obtain it for you.
There is a small fee for this service, and a supplementary charge is payable if we have to borrow the item from another library outside Wirral.

Can I use the computers in the library?
Computers are available for use by all provided a borrower ticket is produced. Use is free for the first half hour with a small charge thereafter.

Are there any Reading Groups that I can join?
There are currently over 50 reading groups available. Ask at your local library or check the 'Groups' area of website for more details.