There are so many reasons to have a library card!
Whether you want to stream movies, dive into your family history, listen to audiobooks or do an online course, a library card is your key to a world of free resources.
You can join online for free anytime, or visit us in person at any of our seven locations (bring some ID with you if you can).
Here's some of the great reasons you should have a library card...
#1 It's free to join, and free to borrow
#2 No late fees. (Never, ever.)
#3 Borrow up to 50 items at a time
#4 Request a book you want, but just can't find
#5 Upskill with free online courses
#6 A super-convenient app
#7 Home Library Service for people who need it
#8 Learn to read better at any age
#9 Books for everyone, including braille books
#10 Reserve and pick up from any library
#11 Relive the golden days of the video shop and borrow DVDs
#12 Borrow, don't buy
#13 They're good luck*
#14 Librarians have information-finding superpowers
# 15 Regular JP sessions at all libraries
#16 You can get crafty and join a craft group
#17 Cards with the old boys
#18 Gorgeous picture books for the little ones
#19 Recharge yourself and your device
#20 Low cost printing from anywhere
#21 Explore local history
#22 Family tree, but make it free
#23 You can choose your library card colour (as long as it’s pink, blue, orange or gold)
#24 A place to just 'be'
#25 Challenge someone to a boardgame
#26 Into comics and graphic novels? So are we.
#27 No judgement
#28 Blast through mis- and dis-information with credible sources
#29 Need help using your tech? Talk to us.
#30 Learn English with us
#31 Ebooks or paper books. Porque no los dos?
#32 Learn a language
#33 Get the latest releases fast with Fast Backs
#34 No need for more shelves
#35 Keep the kids engaged for free
#36 Take up your pants or fix that hem
#37 Stream free movies and TV
#38 Free computers and wifi
#39 Space for all
#40 Save big bucks with free audiobooks
#41 A To-Be-Read pile to make your beside table look cool
#42 Douglas Adams books (IYKYK)
#43 Cool when it’s warm, and warm when it’s cool
#44 Audiobooks for the perfect commute
#45 Your kids can choose whatever they want to read
#46 The biggest bestsellers and fresh new releases
#47 Books for everyone, including dyslexia-friendly books
#48 Make an informed consumer choice with Choice
#49 Curated reading lists when you're out of ideas
#50 Books in over 70 languages
#51 Regular events to learn and connect
#52 Impress your friends with your wide reading habits
#53 You're never too young, or too old, to have a library card
#54 Nurture your baby's early language skills
#55 Knit, stitch and yarn
#56 Return items to any of our seven locations
#57 Feed your magazine addiction
#58 Fun stuff for toddlers
#59 Free 24/7 homework help with Studiosity
#60 Quiet spaces when you need to concentrate
* At least, we think so