Join the library
How do I join?
Join a library online
Join, Update your membership details or request a PIN number online
If you apply online a library card will be posted to you in 5 working days. If you have given us your email address you will receive the PIN by email.
You will not need to provide proof of ID when you apply this way.
Join at a library
You can join at any of our libraries. We will need to see proof of your name and address (proof of ID) and you can start borrowing immediately.
What proof of ID do I need?
We need to see an official document with your name and address on it e.g. a utilities bill or bank statement. Only one proof of ID is needed. Alternatively, you can also use a valid library card from any other library service in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
What services can I use when I join?
Members can
- Borrow up to 20 books (including spoken word CDs or cassettes) . Up to 6 DVDs or Videos and 6 Music CDs can be borrowed at any one time. The loan period for books and spoken word items is 21 days, and seven days for music CDs, videos and DVDs.
- Search, order, renew and manage your account.
- Use the download library for e-books and audio books.
- Access computers and the internet. All our libraries have computers with free internet access and Microsoft Office software. Cirencester and Cheltenham libraries also have free WiFi areas. You can book time on a library computer on-line.
- Learn in libraries and do online training courses at your local library.
- Borrow items from any Gloucestershire library
- If you can't easily get to a library you can use the Library Club or our Housebound Library Service .
Discover your local library and find about more about facilities, activities and items for loan.
I am visiting Gloucestershire can I use a library?
If you have with you a valid library card from any other library service in England, Wales or Northern Ireland we will sign you in as a visitor. Your 'home' library card acts as your guarantee to us.
Visitors can also use library computers without joining the library.
