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Talking books hire | Library and archive charges, fees and fines | Birmingham City Council

Talking books hire

You can hire talking books from Birmingham libraries.

Fees by item

Item Fee
Standard rate £1.60 per 4 week loan
Concessionary rate £0.80 per 4 week loan

Exemptions apply to:

  • young people under 18 years
  • people who are registered blind or visually impaired
  • people with dyslexia or another print impairment
  • people aged over 60 years

Page last updated: 1 April 2026

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