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Become a library member

Becoming a member

Membership of the library service is free to all residents of NSW. You can join online to use the digital collections, and upgrade your card at any branch of the library by presenting proof of your name and current address. There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 16 years require a signature from their parent or guardian.

Register online

You may join the library online by clicking on the button below after you have read and accepted the membership conditions. Your membership number will be emailed to the address you provide on the online membership application form.

Conditions of membership

  • To borrow items you must present your library membership card.
  • Magazines are available for one week loan, all other items may be borrowed for three weeks.
  • You may borrow up to forty items on your card. These can be borrowed from and returned to any branch of the Library Service.
  • Items may be renewed twice at any branch. Staff are happy to renew items over the telephone during opening hours, please have your library card number on hand. If a reservation has been placed on an item you have on loan it cannot be renewed.
  • Items may be returned at any branch of the Library. After hours chutes are available at all branches. Items left in the chute after hours may not be returned from your card until the next open day.
  • Long Overdue items must be returned in good condition, or a replacement charge will be levied.
  • Membership is suspended if you have overdue items and outstanding charges.
  • Overdue notices are a courtesy reminder for your convenience. Due dates apply even if a reminder notification has not been received.
  • A reservation and/or inter-library loan service is available for those items which are on loan, available at another branch or at another library service. A small fee is charged for this service. You can place your own reservations for most items via the online catalogue or through the Library app.
  • All costs incurred by the Library due to items lost or damaged whilst in your care must be reimbursed.
  • All inter-library loan and lost membership card charges are non-refundable.
  • If you change your address or name please notify us immediately.
  • Please report lost cards to the library immediately. You will be held responsible for any items borrowed before the loss is reported.
  • Membership details are confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties.

Acceptance

Click the button below to accept these conditions and proceed to the registration form (parent or guardian details must be provided if you are under 16).

I Accept