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Borrow and join

A library card is free. You can borrow up to 30 items at a time for three weeks, and renew each item twice if nobody else has reserved it.

What you need

  • Proof of address, such as a bill or a letter
  • A parent or carer to sign for children under 16

Borrowing limits

  • Books and magazines: 3 weeks
  • Films and games: 2 weeks
  • Kits and devices: 4 weeks