New library reward scheme!
Did you know you can now get FREE DVD and CD hire from County Libraries?
If you’re a library member you can join the free, new library reward scheme. Just collect a point on your rewards card each time you visit a county or mobile library and borrow 6 or more items. You can collect up to 12 points on your card and cash them in for one of these great rewards which have different reward values:
- a Free week’s loan of DVD or CD

- a Free 3 week loan of a talking book
- a Chart Media children’s poster or activity book
- 1 Free UK fax
- a Free book request
- 3 Free print outs or photocopies
- a Free jute bag
- a Free set of headphones
The rewards scheme starts on 1 June 2009, is free to join and available to all ages. More details about the scheme are available in the library.
Why not pop into your local library and start collecting your points now and take advantage of the
fantastic free offers? If you aren’t already a member it’s easy and
free to join and it’s a
great place for all the family with lots on offer, including…
- A great range of books including the latest best sellers - borrow 12 books for up to 3 weeks

- Free use of computers and email access
- Free access to online reference information
- Free story and rhyme times for under 4s
- Free information
- DVDs, CDs and talking books for hire
- Free homework support
- Special events and coffee mornings and much more!
Rewards Scheme Terms and Conditions
The reward scheme will run in all Leicestershire Libraries and Mobile libraries, from 1st June 2009
Library members visiting these libraries will be issued with a reward card with space for 12 stamps.
Use of the card constitutes acceptance of these Collector rules/terms and conditions (including the policy on privacy and data protection).
The reward cards have no monetary value.
The reward cards remain the property of Leicestershire County Council which reserves the right to decline issue or withdraw a card at any time.
Library members collect 1 stamp each time they borrow 6 or more items per visit from any library or mobile, e.g. 4 books and 2 DVDs per person.
A maximum of 2 stamps per day can be issued on your card.
A new card can be issued if you forget to take your card.
Points on two or more cards can be added together and redeemed
Points can be redeemed at County libraries and Mobiles where available.
Redeemed points will be signed off by library staff.
Points redemption values – all rewards subject to availability:
- 2 stamps = 3 free print outs/photocopies
- 3 stamps = 1 free UK fax (up to the value of £1.50)
- 3 stamps = free book request
- 6 stamps = free week loan of DVD/CD or talking book
- 6 stamps = Chart Media children’s poster/activity book
- 12 stamps = free jute bag
- 12 stamps = free set of headphones
Leicestershire library staff may join the loyalty scheme.
Data Protection Act Statement. Personal data collected under the Library Rewards Scheme will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and Leicestershire County Council’s management and retention policy.