Memberships for children and young persons
Children’s library cards
If you are aged 17 and under, and would like to join the library, you will need an adult (a person aged over 18) with their own identification to act as a guarantor for your account.
A parent or guardian is best as they will be responsible for the items you borrow, and also any charges.
Children aged 8 to 17 can join when visiting the library alone. A letter will be sent to your parent or guardian asking them to bring identification into the library to complete your registration.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children and young persons with a full membership can borrow up to the maximum of:
- 20 books for 3 weeks loan
- 6 audiobooks for 3 weeks loan
- Music CDs for 1 week loan*
- 6 DVDs or DVD box sets for 1 week loan*
- 20 music scores for 3 months*
- 20 play sets for 6 weeks*
- 2 language courses for 6 weeks
*Hire charges apply
Library computers
Your parent or guardian will need to sign a consent form before you can use the library computers.
Website content is filtered for under 18s, but this doesn’t always block unsuitable material.
Foster carers and childcare professionals
Alternative library memberships are available for various groups, organisations and people. Please ask library staff for details.
