Library membership

Adults aged 16 and over can register for a full library membership by completing our online registration form and visiting one of our library branches to collect their Library Card.

Please bring:

• Photo ID (such as a driver licence or passport)

Full adult membership allows borrowing of our physical collections such as books, magazine, board games, puzzle and more, and access to our Digital Library.

Children under 16 can join the library with the support of a parent or guardian, giving them access to books, digital resources, and library services designed for young people.

To register, complete the online form and visit one of our branches together with your child.

Please bring:

• Identification showing the name and signature of the parent or guardian
• The parent or guardian attending with the child

If a child visits the library without a parent or guardian, they can sign up for a Junior Starter card, which allows them to:

• Borrow up to two (2) books at a time
• Use free library computers (Chromebooks)
• Access the Digital Library

This option helps young library users get started while keeping things simple and safe.

If you only need online access, you can sign up for a digital membership, which gives you access to the full Digital Library, including eBooks, audiobooks, films, magazines, and online learning resources.

Simply complete the online registration form. If you’re unable to visit a library branch to collect a physical card, please contact us and our team will help you get set up.

If you don't have photo identification, we offer a restricted membership, so you can still enjoy library services without delay.

This membership allows you to:

• Borrow up to two (2) books at a time
• Access the Digital Library
• Use other selected services

To set up a restricted membership, visit one of our library branches and speak with a staff member, who will be happy to help.

If your Library Card is lost or stolen, please contact us as soon as possible so we can deactivate it and issue a replacement.

Replacement Library Cards are free of charge.

As a member of Upper Hutt Libraries (also referred to here as 'Libraries'), you agree to the following:

• To return all items in good condition and on time.

• To pay any damaged or lost charges.

• To notify the Libraries of any change of address, phone number or email address.

• To notify the Libraries immediately if your card is lost or stolen.

• From time to time, the Libraries may contact you with information on its products and services.

• To abide by the Libraries' Code of Conduct. As a parent/guardian, you are required to take full responsibility for a child's use of the Libraries.

• You allow your personal information to be used in accordance with the Upper Hutt City Council's Privacy Statement, which will enable access to library services and may be provided to a debt collection agency who acts on behalf of the Upper Hutt City Council in the event that attempts to settle outstanding charges are unsuccessful.

Anyone can join Upper Hutt Libraries, whether you live in Upper Hutt, nearby, or are new to the area. Membership is open to all, and many people join to access our collections and digital resources.

No, library membership at Upper Hutt Libraries is free.

We are also a fines-free library, which means we don’t charge overdue fines on borrowed items.

If your address, phone number, or email adddress changes, you can do one of the following to help us keep your membership information up to date:

• Update your details online through your library account; or
• Contact us using our online website form.

Library Cards are for individual use only. Parents and guardians are responsible for items borrowed on a child’s card, and lost cards should be reported as soon as possible.

Borrowing is unlimited on full memberships.

Junior Starter and adult restricted memberships can borrow up to two (2) items at a time.

You can borrow books, magazines, DVDs, board games, jigsaw puzzles, ukuleles, and more. View our full list of collections here.

Your Upper Hutt Libraries membership also includes access to the Digital Library with free eResources, such as film streaming, coding tutorials, professional development courses, and research databases.