Charges & Loan Periods
It is free to enjoy using our library facilities, access our public WiFi , use our in-library computers and chromebooks, access our Digital Library, borrow most of our physical collection items, and join the library if you live in Selwyn.
Loyalty cards
Loyalty cards are available for Hot Picks. Borrow five and the sixth loan is free.
Library charges and loan periods
Nearly all library items are free to borrow and do not attract overdue charges. Note: Loan periods for items borrowed from the ECV may differ.
Library print collections This includes children's, young adult and adult books and magazines | Free to borrow for a four week period |
DVD collections This includes children's and adults DVDs | DVDs free to borrow for a seven day loan period DVDSETs free to borrow for fourteen day loan period |
Tech kits | Free to borrow for a fourteen day loan period |
Non book items This includes puzzles, board games and audio books | Free to borrow for a four week loan period |
Hot Picks | $2.50 loan charge for fourteen day loan period |
Interloans | $7.00 - $20.00 loan charge for four week loan period $0.50 per day overdue charge |
Replacement membership cards | Free of charge |
Subscription fees for out of district membership | $67.50 for six month membership period |
Printing and copying
A4 | A3 | |
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Photocopying and printing black and white, per printed side | $0.10 | $0.20 |
Photocopying and printing colour, per printed side | $1.00 | $2.00 |
Laminating | $2.00 | $3.00 |
Meeting Rooms
You are welcome to share our library spaces; if you would like to book a private meeting space we have a range of rooms available at both Leeston and Darfield Libraries.
Enquiries:
- Darfield Library & Service Centre - 03 318 7780 or 03 347 2780
- Leeston Library & Service Centre - 03 347 2871
- Email - libraries@selwynlibraries.co.nz
Room | Community Group rate | Corporate/Private rate |
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Leeston Library community room | $11 per hour | $17.60 per hour |
Darfield Library conference room | $16.50 per hour | $27.50 per hour |
Darfield Library meeting room 1a, 2 or 3 | $5.50 per hour | $8.80 per hour |
Darfield Library meeting room 1b | $11 per hour | $17.60 per hour |