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Join the Library

Library membership unlocks access to a huge range of services and materials. It’s free and easy to join!

There are so many things you can do…  

  • Borrow up to 100 physical items at once, including books, audiobooks, magazines and DVDs 
  • Access our extensive Digital Library, featuring ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, film streaming, educational games and more
  • Return your items to any City of Ballarat library through our 24/7 return chutes
  • Reserve up to 30 items on hold at any time and be notified by email or SMS when your item is ready for collection
  • Renew your items up to two times unless another library member is waiting for them
  • Never pay overdue fines— fees only apply for lost or damaged items
  • Use our public PCs, available for free access at all our libraries

Join online below then visit us to pick up your library card. Remember to bring identification with your current residential address.

Conditions of membership apply.

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