Join our library online
If you live, work or study in Bath & North East Somerset, BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole), Bristol, Dorset, North Somerset, Somerset or South Gloucestershire you can join the library service online.
Once you have completed the simple online form we will provide you with an online membership number and PIN (any 4 - 10 digit number of your choice) which you can use to access most of our online resources including e books, e audio, e magazines and e comics. If you provide an email address when you join us we will also send you an email with you membership details.
If you would like to reserve or borrow physical items from a library, or use a library computer, in any of our Partner Authorities (Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire) you will need to visit a library, where a member of staff can upgrade your membership to one that allows you to borrow digital items, physical items and use public computer services.
To upgrade your membership to allow you to access these extra resources, you may be required to provide proof of your name and current address. For example, a UK driving licence or utility bill, bank or credit card statement from within the last 3 months. Other forms of identification may also be accepted.
If you are aged 16 or under you will need to ask your parent or guardian to sign a membership form when you collect your library card.
Click Here to join our library online
Terms and Conditions
By joining online you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions. Please click the relevant link below to view the Terms and Conditions for the local authority you wish to join.
LibrariesWest privacy statement
Bath & North East Somerset
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
The video below shows how the joining process works
