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