Become a library member

Becoming a member

Membership of the library service is free. You can join 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 permission from their parent or guardian to use our PCs, and children under 8 must always be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian when visiting the library.

Register online

This service is temporarily unavailable - we apologise for the inconvenience. Please contact us on [email protected] or 01792 637503 for further information.

Join the library online by clicking on the button below after you have read and accepted the membership conditions.

Once registered you will receive a welcome message containing your temporary library number and confirming your PIN. You will need this information to access your account, and to start using eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and online resources straight away.

Following your first visit to the library with proof of ID, we will upgrade you to full library membership which allows you to borrow books and other items, and access library computers.

Conditions of membership

• To borrow items, you must present your library membership card.
• Most items can be borrowed for three weeks.
• You can borrow up to 20 items on your card. These can be borrowed from and returned to any branch of the Library Service.
• Items can be renewed up to 10 times at any branch or online via the Library Service online catalogue. 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, a renewal is not permitted.
• Overdue fines are charged for the late return of items.
• Overdue notices are a courtesy reminder for your convenience.
• Membership is suspended if you have overdue items and outstanding charges
• 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. You can place your own reservations for most items at our branches or through the Library Service online catalogue.
• All costs incurred by the library due to items being lost or damaged whilst in your care must be reimbursed.
• 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 without permission.

Acceptance

Click the button below to accept these conditions and proceed to the registration form.