Falkirk Council Libraries Fees and Charges 2025-26

Replacement library membership card £1.70
DVD hire £2.80
Requests for items NOT already in library stock £1.40
Inter-Library Loans £14 / £7 (Go-Card / Concession)

There is a charge for lost or damaged items. Further details are available from your library.

Photocopying and printing

A4 black & white 25p
A3 black & white 50p
A4 colour 55p
A3 colour £1

If you hold a Go Card/are eligible for a concession, and the documents you are printing are critical to job seeking, housing or benefits there is no charge for printing. Please speak with a member of staff.

Library events 

All paid library events have a concessionary rate. Please ask at the library to see a list of those entitled to a concessionary rate or visit our library catalogue.

Falkirk Council residents who are eligible for a concession can apply for a Go Card by visiting a local sports centre. A Go Card gives free access to swimming and provides proof of concessionary entry to all library events, to Hippodrome events, and to sports activities.

Events for Adults

Talks, author visits, workshops £7 / £3.50 (Concession)
Book groups £2.50 / £1.30 (Concession)
Craft groups (with staff support)  £3 / £1.50 (Concession) 

Craft groups which do not require staff support are free to attend.

Events for children & young people

Talks, author visits, workshops £4.50 / £2.25 (Concession)
Craft sessions £3 / £1.50 (Concession)
Create Club £3 / £1.50 (Concession)
LEGO club £3  / £1.50 (Concession)
Other internal staffed children’s event £3 / Free (Go Card/Concession)

There is no charge for Bookbug, Code Club, Story Play, Storytimes, young people's book groups and School and Early Years class visits. 

Hires and bookings

Libraries have rooms and other spaces that may be hired. Fees start at £15 for community/charitable use and £30 for commercial use. Email adminlibraries@falkirk.gov.uk.