Joining Northumberland Libraries is free - just download a membership form below and hand it in at your local library. Read on to find out the benefits of membership.
It's FREE to join the library and it's FREE to borrow and reserve books and audiobooks. There are small charges to borrow items such as DVDs. You can currently join the library by downloading a library membership form and taking it to your local library.
If you are over 16 years old all you need to do is fill in a Library Membership form and show identification giving proof of your name and address, such as a bill or your driver's licence.
Under 16s need to get a Library Membership form countersigned by a parent or guardian.
We recommend that children join the library instead of borrowing books on their parents' cards to avoid being charged at an adult rate for fees such as late returns.
Northumberland Libraries provide childminder or playgroup leader cards. These cards mean that you can borrow books on behalf of the children in your care. Childminders need to show proof of registration.
Books, audiobooks,DVDs, magazines, CDs, children's items and much more...
You can borrow up to 20 items at any one time. Once you join you can start borrowing straight away. You can also use our online resources and download eBooks for free
You can renew borrowed items if no one else has requested them. Renewing CDs and DVDs will attract an additional loan charge.Renewals can be made online here or by ringing 01670 505016.
Click here to find out more about renewing items online.
You can use your library card at any Northumberland Library, click here to find out more about your local library.
There is no charge for borrowing books or audiobooks, but there are rental charges for borrowing other items. Charges are made if you return items late. Children's items borrowed on an adult ticket are charged at the adult overdue rate. Concessionary rates apply to some library charges.
Click here to find out more about fees and charges.
