@Lokstar
hi
the fee is for any book that we choose to reserve whether it is at our local branch library or another library in the county. Personally, I would never bother reserving a book unless it must come from another library. If the book is available at my local library but out on loan, I would just wait and try my luck borrowing it when it was returned sometime in the future.
Yes, the actual borrowing of books (also ebooks and audiobooks etc) is free.
The info for charges and fines for Oxfordshire is here
I have been volunteering at various Oxfam charity shops around England and Wales while I am on longer cat sits of 2 weeks and longer. So far I volunteered at shops in Witney, Cardiff, Norwich, Cambridge & Aylesbury. As I am on a repeat sit in Cardiff now, I am also doing a repeat stint at the Cardiff Oxfam Bookshop. I really enjoy it, makes me feel useful
Great to read @cat.tails you are still doing your voluntary work at the various Oxfam charity shops as you move around with your sits. Cardiff would be pleased to see you again.