Grays Library is open today but please note that due to the cold weather there is no access via the Cromwell Road entrance. Access is via the main entrance on Orsett Road. Issues with heating are ongoing but have been reported, and we will update accordingly.
It is free to join the library, borrow books or request items from our catalogue using online self-service.
Fees and charges may apply for other services.
You won't be allowed to use your library card if you owe £10 or more – check our fines.
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Requests from the Thurrock and Essex County Council library catalogue | Free | per item |
| DVD | £1 | 1 week |
| CD | £1.15 | 1 week |
| Spoken word on CD – adults | £3.05 | 3 weeks |
| Spoken word on CD – children | Free | 3 weeks |
| Language course – single item | £1.50 | 3 weeks |
| Language course – multiple set | £3.60 | 12 weeks |
| Board game | £1.50 | 1 week |
| Jigsaws | Free | 12 weeks |
Items borrowed from other authorities will be charged at their rate.
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost or damaged items for which no current value can be traced | £10 | per item |
| Lost or damaged items for which a current value can be traced | Full current value | per item |
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Hardback book | 60p | per item |
| Paperback book | 30p | per item |
| Music CD | 60p | per item |
| Children's workbook | £1.50 | per item |
| Children's workbooks | £5.50 | for 4 items |
| Heritage books | Retail price | per item |
| Jigsaws | £1 | per Jigsaw |
| Plastic pockets | 10p | per item |
| Envelopes, C4 size (A4) | 15p | per envelope |
| Envelopes, C5 size (A5) | 10p | per envelope |
| Stamps | Royal Mail prices | per stamp |
| Pens, black | 25p | per item |
| Stylus Ballpoint pens | £1.00 | per item |
| Branded pens | £1.00 | per item |
| Highlighter pen | £1.00 | per item |
| Blank A4 paper | 5p | per sheet |
| Mini rolls of tape | 25p | per item |
| Wiser4IT training notes | £2.25 | per hand-out |
| Headphones | £2.05 | per item |
| USB Stick, 32GB | £5.15 | per item |
| Drinks from sachet machine | 80p | per sachet |
| Drinks from the urn | 60p | per drink |
| Biscuits | 40p | per pack |
| Item | Charge | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lost membership cards – adults | £2.75 | per card |
| Lost membership cards – children | £2.05 | per card |
For details of other charges, library fines and payment online, go to:
