Membership & Account

Joining Newcastle Libraries is free and provides access to information, entertainment and expert assistance for all library members. Your library membership allows you to borrow from our extensive physical and online collections, access contemporary facilities across our network of branch libraries, stay connected with the latest eNewspapers and eMagazines, and learn with our research databases and eLearning tools.

Join

Join Newcastle Libraries for free. NSW residents can sign up online or in person to borrow items, access eResources, PCs, printing and Open+ libraries.

Manage Your Account

Manage your library account online - update details, view loans and holds, reset your PIN and report lost or stolen cards.

How to Borrow, Request & Renew

Learn how to borrow library items, including loan limits, loan periods, renewals, holds, fines-free borrowing and eCollection access.

Library App

Access your library anywhere, anytime with our app! Check your account, browse our collections, send a print job, see what’s on and much more.

Home Library Service

Let us bring the library to you with free home delivery for eligible City of Newcastle residents.

Fees & Charges

View the Library's fees and charges summary, as well as The City of Newcastle's complete fees and charges schedule for the current financial year.