See below for a list of FAQ's related to our Library Service. For details on borrowing, renewing and reserving booking online using self-service please visit our dedicated page.
A current library ticket is required for borrowing books and other resources from the library.
There are different loan periods depending upon what item you borrow from the library:
You can renew an item as many times as is required, unless the item has been reserved by another user. On these occasions, the item must be returned to the library as soon as your period of loan is complete.
On every third renewal, the item must also be renewed in person at the library. This is to ensure that the item is being looked after appropriately.
Yes, we have recently launched our new self-service Library catalogue, further details are available on our dedicated page.
Yes.
On every third renewal, the books or any other borrowed item should be renewed in person at the library. This is to ensure that the item is being looked after appropriately.
Yes, we provide a service to people who are housebound. Please refer to our Home Library Service web page.
Fines are imposed on any item that is returned late to any of the libraries.
Yes you can return books to any of our local libraries.
Any of our staff will be pleased to assist you and check your records for an accurate picture of what you have borrowed from the library.
Our local libraries have the following items available for borrowing:
For any registered disabled or retired members, there are no charges for borrowing any of these items. Other members are charged £1.50 per talking book each time it is borrowed from the library. There is a limit of 3 talking books at any one time.
Any items apart from books should be renewed in person at the library.
Library Services
Speirs Centre, Primrose Place, Alloa, FK10 1AD
Tel: 01259 452262 Fax: 01259 723365
Email: libraries@clacks.gov.uk