Join the library
Borrow up to 30 items for 3 weeks from our collections.
Project Status: When you need to do this
We have 3 types of membership available.
Full membership for NSW residents
- Free membership valid for 3 years
- With this membership you can borrow from any of our branches and access our digital collections through your online account.
Membership for non-NSW residents
- If you’re an interstate or international visitor, without a permanent NSW address, you can apply for a 3-month membership
- With this membership you can borrow from any of our branches and access our digital collections through your online account
- Fees and borrowing limits apply.
Temporary online membership
- Available for City of Sydney residents and ratepayers living in NSW free, allowing you to join our library without visiting a branch. View our boundaries to check if you are eligible.
- Valid until 30 June 2022.
- With this membership, you can access all of our digital collections. You can also borrow from the physical collection, including books, magazines and DVDs using the reserve and collect service available at some branches.
What you need to do
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Create a City of Sydney account and join the library
Experience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a password as the login. You’ll be able to use this same login to access other City of Sydney services.
- Go to the library online catalogue and select Join
- Select Create an account and follow the prompts
- When the account is created, select Join the library
- Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form
Join the library with an existing City of Sydney account
If you have a City of Sydney account, it’s easy to complete a membership form to join our library.
- Go to the library online catalogue and select Join
- Log in using your City of Sydney account email and password
- Select Join the library
- Follow the prompts to compete the library membership form
Join the library without an email address
If you don’t have an email address you can still join the library.
- Go to the library online catalogue and select Join
- Select Create an account and then the option I don’t have an email
- Follow the prompts to compete the library membership form
If you can’t access the online form, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing.
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Activate your membership
To finalise your full membership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You’ll need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates or utilities notice are accepted.
To finalise your temporary online membership, email a copy of your proof of identity to [email protected]. Official documents such as a driver licence (provide scan of front and back), rates or utilities notice showing your current residential address are accepted.
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Applicants under 18 years old
A parent or guardian is required to approve your application. They will need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and Medicare card listing your name. For temporary online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to [email protected]
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Convert your temporary online membership to a full 3 year membership
To convert your temporary online membership to a full 3 year membership, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing.
You will need to provide proof of identity, including your current permanent address.
