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Join a library

Become a library member if you live, work or study in Barnet 

When you join the library, you can borrow books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. You can also:

There are two types of library membership:

  • full library membership for use in any Barnet library and online
  • e-membership if you just want to use online resources

How to join

There are two ways to join the library:

If you are aged 15 or under, a parent or guardian will have to sign your application form for you.

Apply online

If you apply online you will be set up as an e-member. You can use all our online resources and borrow ebooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines immediately. To upgrade your card to full membership visit any Barnet Library with your e-membership number.

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Get a library card

Using your library card

We'll give you a PIN number so that you can use the library computers and access our online resources.

Please bring your library card with you if you want to borrow or renew items in the library. You can also renew items by phone or online. You will need your library card and PIN number to do this. 

Special library cards

  • Childminders: can borrow an extra 14 items, plus themed story boxes. Standard loan periods and charges apply.
  • Preschool leaders:  can borrow up to 30 items, plus themed story boxes. Books can be borrowed for up to 100 days and non-book items for standard loan periods. Standard charges apply.
  • Foster carers can borrow an extra 20 books for up to six weeks, 2 DVDs (U, PG and 12 certificates) free of charge and themed story boxes.
  • People living with Dementia: can borrow the standard 14 items with no fines on the late return of books. Fines and charges for DVDs and other items will apply.

Childminders, preschool leaders and foster carers must show proof of their name and address and their OFSTED or Local Authority registration documents when obtaining a special library card. 

Applications for special cards can only be made in the library.

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