Join the library
Borrow up to 30 items for 3 weeks from our collections.
Related to Libraries
Free for all NSW residents
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.
- Valid until 30 June 2021.
- 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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Complete the online form
- If you can’t access the online form, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing
- Check that you are a City of Sydney resident or ratepayer before applying for a temporary online membership. View our boundaries.
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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.
