Library card

Everyone living i Norway can get a library card. Children under 15 years, and everyone that can’t provide a valid identification (ID-card with photo and norwegian social security number) can get a local library card. Children under 15 years must bring a parent or a guard. Everyone above the age of 15 that can provide valid identification can get a national library card. This card is valid in all public libraries in Norway, and grants access to a number of rescources, such as e-books, e-audiobooks, movies, encyclopedias and so on.

• Library card is free for everyone.
• Show identification at the counter.
• Keep address, phone and mail updated.
• Students must provide home address as well.
• Replacement cards cost 30 kr.

Loan period

• Books, audiobooks, e-books and magazines: 4 weeks, unless otherwise stated. With waiting lists of four or more people, the loan period will be 2 weeks.
• DVD: one week
• Everything must be returned in time.
• Every loan can be renewed, unless there is a waiting list or you have exceeded the maximum amount of renewals. Renewals can be done here.

Reminder fees

• If the loan period is exceeded, the following will be charged per book:

  Kr. 10.- for the first reminder. Children Kr. 5.-
  Kr. 10.- for the second reminder in addition to the first fee. Children Kr. 5.-
  Total reminder fees cannot exceed Kr. 100 for adults, and Kr. 50 for children

Compensation claims

If the material is not returned after two reminders, a compensation claim will be submitted, in addition to the reminder fees. The following amounts apply from 03.01.2025:

Console games: Kr. 100.
Sound recordings: Kr. 100
Maps: Kr. 200,-
Sheet music: Kr. 200
Films: Kr. 100
Books: Kr. 500

• Outstanding claims will be sent to the municipal treasury.
• Borrowers who do not settle their debts will be blocked.