Membership

Willoughby City Library membership is free and available to all NSW residents.  

Become a member to access benefits and experience our diverse programs, services and collections.  

Join by applying online and collect your library card after presenting proof of your name and current address at any of our library locations

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Types of membership 

 

Full Membership

Full membership for NSW residents.

Sign up for library membership. All you need is identification with a current NSW address.

Community members under the age of 16 years require consent from their parent or guardian. Please bring the signed consent form(PDF, 2MB) along with a copy of your parent or guardian's library card or identification with current address to the library to finalise your membership. 

Consent form - Mandarin(PDF, 5MB)

Consent form - Korean(PDF, 2MB)

Light membership

This is a temporary membership for members of our community with no permanent address.  

To sign up you will need an official form of ID (Australian residents) or passport (international visitors). We also accept a reference letter from a GP, social worker or supporting organisation.  

This account expires after one-year unless the member asks for an extension or registers for full membership (name and proof of address required).  

Access to our collections includes: 

  • Loan up to 5 items 
  • Loan period of 3 weeks with 2 renewals 
  • Full digital access.

Institutional membership

Institutional memberships are available to all local schools, preschools and early learning centres Willoughby City LGA.  

Written approval is required to apply. It must include the organisation’s name and director’s details. Institutions are responsible for keeping their member details correct and up-to-date.  

Complete the Institutional membership form to apply.

Home Library Services

Residents of the Willoughby City LGA who are unable to visit the library or carry home their library items can apply. See our Home Library Services page for more information and apply using the online form.