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Join us - become a library member

Library membership is free to everyone. Sign up below!

How to join the library

  • fill in the application form online where you will be able to set your PIN. Make a note of your PIN
  • once you have completed the form the next screen will give you your temporary membership number. Take your temporary number along with proof of ID (something which includes your name and address - driving licence, bill or rental agreement) on your next visit and you will be able to collect your new card.
  • You can check opening times before you visit.

If you cannot visit us

If you cannot visit us for health reasons, and you would like to access e-resources, then please follow these steps;

Eligibility

  • Membership is free to everyone.
  • Children and young people under 15 can  join but will need to have parental consent.
  • People who live in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding authorities including Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire are all able to become members.
  • If you’re a member of Nottinghamshire Libraries, you are able to use any library in Nottinghamshire or Nottingham City.
  • People visiting Nottinghamshire can also join in person, with a temporary membership.

Find a library

Using our libraries

Borrowing items

  • You can have up to 24 items on loan at any one time.
  • Most items can be kept for up to three weeks. 
  • You can reserve items for 30p (or free for children) to collect at your local library

Renewing Items

If you need to keep an item a little longer, it’s usually possible to renew it. You can renew items up to four times.

To renew items, log in to your online account with your card number and PIN.

If you need any help with renewal, contact Ask Inspire by phone on 01623 677 200 - or visit your local library. 

Unavailable Items

If an item isn't in your local library you can ask to place a reservation by completing a card in the library or by reserving online. A charge will be made for this service. We aim to satisfy all reservations for items in stock within 12 weeks. Most items will be supplied much quicker than this but certain items do attract a very high number of reservations. Our standard is to buy additional copies if there are more than four reservations per copy.

If items are unavailable within the county we can often get them from elsewhere in the UK. Please ask at your local library.

Charges

Most of our services are free of charge. However, there are small charges and fees for some of our services.

View our list of charges and fees here

Disabled Access

Nottinghamshire libraries have been assessed for disabled access. Everyone can use the libraries at ground level, however some libraries are awaiting ramps or other modifications to reach the upper floors. Please ask a member of staff for help if you have difficulty accessing any of the services because of the library layout.

Information on the accessibility of specific libraries can be found in the list of libraries.

Home Library Service

If you are unable to visit your local library we can arrange for books to be brought to you. A volunteer can bring a selection of books to you in your own home, either by our Home Library Service or via our Home Deliver Befriending service, where a volunteer will also chat to you about books and discuss what you’d like to read next during their visit to your home. 

For more information on how to apply for this service, please follow the links above or contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677 200.

If you would be interested in becoming one of our excellent volunteers, please check out our Community Makers website, or contact volunteer@inspireculture.org.uk

Acceptable Use Policy

You can view our Acceptable Use Policy on the document below: 

Acceptable Use Policy