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Become a library member

Becoming a member

Membership of the library service is free to all residents of the Bathurst Region. You can join at Bathurst Library by presenting proof of your name and current address. There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 16 years require a signature from their parent or guardian.

Joining online

You may join the library online by clicking on the button below after you have read and accepted the membership conditions.

  • For full membership, complete the registration process and then present your ID at Bathurst Library during business hours. This membership will give you access to the library's physical and online collections.
  • For eMembership only, complete the registration process and wait for a confirmation email that will give you access to the library's extensive online collection.

Conditions of membership

  • To borrow items you must present your library membership card.
  • Most items may be borrowed four up to four weeks. Games may be borrowed for up to two weeks.
  • You may borrow up to fifty items on your card.
  • Items may be renewed twice. Staff are happy to renew items over the telephone during opening hours, please have your library card number on hand. If a reservation has been placed on an item you have on loan a renewal is not permitted.
  • Items may be returned to the Library at any time. An after hour chute is available. Items left in the chute after hours are regarded as having been returned on the next open day.
  • Membership is suspended if you have overdues items and outstanding charges.
  • Overdue notices are a courtesy reminder for your convenience. 
  • You can reserve items that are on loan
  • You can place your own reservations for most items via the online catalogue.
  • All costs incurred by the Library due to items lost or damaged whilst in your care must be reimbursed.
  • Inter-library loan and lost membership card charges are non-refundable.
  • If you change your address or name please notify us immediately.
  • Please report lost cards to the library immediately. You will be held responsible for any items borrowed before the loss is reported.
  • Membership details are confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties.

Acceptance

Click the button below to accept these conditions and proceed to the registration form (you must be 16 or over to join online).

I Accept