Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

How do I join the library?

Fill in an application form and hand it to a member of staff together with proof of your name and address.  Forms can be downloaded from the library website from the link "Joining the library" in the left margin.

What can I borrow?

Adults: 12 books, 8 audio items, 4 children's videos and 4 DVDs.

Children under 16: 12 books, 6 storytapes, 2 videos or 2 DVDs.

How do I borrow?

Items can be borrowed from and returned to any Doncaster Public Library.

Just present your library card and items for loan at the counter.

What is the loan period?

Books and books on tape or CD are loaned for 3 weeks; children's videos, DVDs and music CDs are loaned for 1 week.

Loan periods can be extended providing the items are not requested by another borrower.

Renew in person or by telephone, e-mail, letter or via the online "library catalogue and membership" link on the left margin.

Fines may be payable on items returned late and ALL borrowers pay a standard charge for any overdue reminders.

How much does it cost?

Free loan of books and books on tape or CD but charges apply to most audio items.

What if I lose my library card?

Report a lost card immediately to any Doncaster public Library.  You will be issued with a replacement though a charge may be made.

You are responsible for Library materials borrowed on your card, including payment for loss or damage and fees and charges incurred.

You should not allow anyone to use your library card.

What information is held about me on the computer?

Information provided by you on the membership application is added to the computer system and the Data Protection Act ensures that this is treated as confidential.

How can I check my library record?

You will need your library card and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) - please ask a member of staff.

How do I find out what you have in stock?

You can check the library catalogue via the library website on your home PC or any Doncaster Library computer.  Staff will be happy to help with this and we may be able to obtain items not in stock for a standard charge.

What are the opening hours?

Opening times vary between libraries. 

The times for each library are listed in their entry on this website, which can be checked using the links on the left margin "Community Libraries" and "Central Library". 

What other services do you provide?

Free access to computers including Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, document scanner, Theory Test CD-ROM etc.  Sessions can be booked in advance.

Many libraries provide photocopying, fax, newspapers, meeting rooms, local history, community information, readers groups, courses, events and activities, with additional services at Customer Service Centres such as Recycling Site permits.