Join the library

How to join

The easiest way to join is to submit an application form online

To be eligible to join as an online member you must reside within a 100km radius of the Albury local government area.

When joining online you will need to visit the LibraryMuseum or Lavington Library within 30 days of registering to verify your identification, receive your library membership card and obtain full membership privileges. If you fill in the email field on your membership you will receive an email with your temporary member number and password. Alternatively print the acknowledgment page to have a record of your membership details.

Alternatively you can join in person at either of our 2 branches, with proof of  identity.

Official documents such as a driver's licence, bank statement, rates or utilities notice showing your current residential address are accepted.

New members under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to accompany them to show proof of address when collecting new library cards.

Membership benefits

• Choose from a huge range of fiction and non-fiction books in the format that suits you best, including large-print books, audiobooks, eBooks, music CDs and movie DVDs, for free for up to two weeks.
• Loans will be automatically renewed on the day the item is due*.
• Access the facilities at both the LibraryMuseum and Lavington Libraries.
• Access our elibrary.
• Request a loan from another library (fees may apply).
• Free loan transfers between our branches.
• Free reservation for all items.
• No fees for overdue library items.
• Online account to search, reserve and renew loans.
• Up to 1 hour of free computer use a day and free wifi in branches.
• Arrange to borrow community language books from the State Library of NSW.
• Join the State Library of NSW and access online resource.

*Automatic renewal will not occur if the item has been reserved by another borrower, or if it has already reached the maximum 2 renewals.