Join the library
Borrow up to 30 items for 3 weeks from our collections.
Related to Libraries
Become a temporary member online
Free for City of Sydney residents and ratepayers
Project Status: When you need to do this
- We’ve introduced temporary online memberships for City of Sydney residents and ratepayers living in NSW, allowing you to join our library without visiting a branch.
- Temporary memberships are valid until 6 January 2021.
- When our libraries reopen, you’ll easily be able to convert to a full 3 year membership by visiting a branch. To upgrade and receive your library membership card you’ll need to provide proof of identity, including your current permanent address.
- With this membership, you can use our reserve and collect service to borrow books, magazines, DVDs and music, language and audiobook CDs. You’ll also get free access to our entire digital collection including ebooks, eaudiobooks, emagazines, enewspapers, and film and music steaming services.
Temporary closure
All library branches and links are closed for general access.
These services are available at some branches from Monday 19 October:
- Customs House, Darling Square, Green Square, Kings Cross and Surry Hills libraries: Browse and borrow and access computers and study desks.
- Newtown Library, St Helen’s Community Centre, Glebe and Pyrmont Link: Members can reserve and collect loans.
What you need to do
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Check that you are a City of Sydney resident or ratepayer
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Photograph or scan your proof of identity
Official documents such as a driver’s licence (provide scan of front and back), rates or utilities notice showing your current residential address are accepted.
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If you’re under 18 years old, your application will need to be endorsed by a parent or guardian
They will need to provide proof of identity, including their current permanent address.
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Complete the online form
