Kent Libraries abolish reservation fees

Using Kent Libraries to borrow books, CDs and DVDs will get even better from April when the reservation fee is removed. Customers are currently charged a 35p fee if they order and reserve any item stocked within the county, but that service will be provided free of charge from 1 April. Cabinet Member for Community…

Consultation on charitable trust for Kent libraries is launched

An extensive 12-week public consultation on KCC’s plans to modernise its Libraries, Registration and Archives service by the creation of a charitable trust begins on Monday (12 January). KCC is committed to maintaining and protecting its popular library service, but the council faces much-publicised financial challenges which have led to a review of all its…