Library
Information on how to obtain a library card, locations and hours, public computers and more.
District Library Fees and Charges
Fees and charges relating to our Kāpiti Coast District Libraries, including for lending, membership, other services and Kāpiti Coast Art Trail fees.
Lending
Library fees and charges: Lending |
2025/26 Fee |
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Bestseller books |
$3 each |
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DVDs |
$0 |
Interloans
Library fees and charges: Interloans |
2025/26 Fee |
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Interloans (each) |
$17.00 |
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International interloans (each) |
$47.00 |
Membership
Library fees and charges: Membership |
2025/26 Fee |
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Membership cards (replacement) |
$5.00 |
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Anyone living, working, owning property or studying on the Kāpiti Coast can join the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries at no charge and use the resources of all of our SMART Libraries. |
Free |
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Horowhenua residents who do not meet the above criteria can join Kāpiti Coast District Libraries and use Ōtaki, Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Paekākāriki libraries. They do not receive access to the SMART Libraries. |
Free |
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Anyone who is not in either of these categories can either join Kāpiti Coast District Libraries as a subscription member or pay prescribed fees. |
$3.20 |
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$88 |
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$175 |
Other services
Library fees and charges: Other services |
2025/26 Fee |
| Scanning |
Free |
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Historic photo service (personal use) |
$6.00 |
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Historic photo service (commercial use) |
$70 |
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Photocopying and printing – black and white, A4 |
$0.20 |
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Photocopying and printing – black and white, A3 |
$0.40 |
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Photocopying and printing – colour, A4 |
$1.00 |
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Photocopying and printing – colour, A3 |
$2.00 |
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Replacement of lost or damaged library items |
Price varies depending on publication |
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Makerspace materials |
Price varies depending upon material and volume used |
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Workshop fee |
Price varies depending on |
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Purchase of library publications |
Price varies depending on publication |
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Children’s CDs and talking books |
No charge |
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Internet |
No charge |