Become a library member if you live, work or study in Barnet
Due to essential upgrades to the library computer system and catalogue, new library cards will be available to collect after 21 March once upgrade work is complete. E-memberships will be sent out after this date.
When you join the library, you can borrow books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. You can also:
- have free access to the internet for up to 90 minutes per day
- borrow ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines free
- access over 300 online resources from home for free
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:
- complete a membership form at any Barnet library.
- Apply online
If you are aged 15 or under, a parent or guardian will have to sign your application form for you.
Due to essential upgrades to the library computer system and catalogue, new library cards will be available to collect after 21 March once upgrade work is complete. E-memberships will be sent out after this date.
Apply online
If you apply online, your new card will be available to collect from a Barnet library of your choice. You'll be told when it's ready to pick up.
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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.
