Terms & Conditions

1. Membership Overview

Pocket Libraries offers tiered membership options, allowing members to borrow books for a period of two weeks. Membership tiers are categorized by age group and the number of books that can be borrowed simultaneously.

2. Deposit Policy

  • Purpose of Deposit: A refundable deposit is required upon membership registration. This deposit serves as a safeguard against potential loss or damage to borrowed books.

  • Deposit Amounts:

    • Casual Readers: Ksh 1,500

    • Hardcore Bookies: Ksh 2,000

    • Teens and Tweens (8 to 16 years): Ksh 1,000

    • Toddlers: Ksh 500

  • Refund Conditions:

    • The deposit is fully refundable upon membership cancellation, provided all borrowed books are returned in good condition.

    • Deposits will not be refunded if there are outstanding borrowed books that are missing or damaged.

3. Borrowing and Renewal Policy

  • Loan Period: Members may borrow books for a period of two weeks.

  • Renewals: A one-week extension is available upon request, subject to availability and provided there are no existing holds on the book by other members.

4. Late Return Fines

  • Pocket Libraries adopts a "Fair Value" policy, allowing members to pay what they consider fair for late returns, with a suggested rate of Ksh 20 per late day.

5. Book Returns

  • Return Methods:

    • Books can be returned during operating hours at our physical location.

    • A drop-box is available outside the library for returns outside of working hours. Books returned via the drop-box will be checked in the next morning.

6. Communication

  • Primary Contact: WhatsApp is the preferred method of communication for membership-related inquiries and renewals.

  • Contact Information:

    • WhatsApp: 0797 366245

    • Email: hello@pocketlibraries.com

7. Payment Information

  • Payment Methods:

    • M-PESA Buy Goods: Till Number 5660738 and 5661252 (Pocket Libraries Foundation CLG)

    • Visa and Mastercard (only available at our physical location - Jaffery Sports Club

    • Bank Transfer:

      • Account Name: Pocket Libraries Foundation CLG

      • Account Number: 2053972457

      • Bank Name: Absa Bank Kenya PLC

      • Branch Name: Sarit Centre

      • Bank Swift Code: BARCKENX

      • Bank Code: 03

      • Branch Code: 106