Membership Types
Membership of Yarra Libraries is free. Any individual may apply to become a member by visiting one of our five branches or applying online, subject to the membership requirements as detailed below.
Become a member
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Adult Membership
This membership type provides access to everything we offer, including borrowing physical and digital collection items, public computers and online resources.
Individuals over the age of 18, with proof of ID and a current Victorian residential address are eligible for an Adult Membership.
Acceptable forms of ID include a Driver’s License, Key Pass or Passport, or two forms of other ID such as Medicare, Healthcare card or bank card. A utility bill, rates notice, signed rental agreement, bank statement or similar documentation (as determined by an Authorised Staff Member) may be used to provide proof of current residential address.
This membership type provides access to everything we offer, including borrowing physical and digital collection items, public computers and online resources.
Individuals over the age of 18, with proof of ID and a current Victorian residential address are eligible for an Adult Membership.
Acceptable forms of ID include a Driver’s License, Key Pass or Passport, or two forms of other ID such as Medicare, Healthcare card or bank card. A utility bill, rates notice, signed rental agreement, bank statement or similar documentation (as determined by an Authorised Staff Member) may be used to provide proof of current residential address.
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Children and Youth Membership
This membership type provides access to everything we offer, including borrowing most physical and digital collection items, public computers and online resources.
A person under the age of 18 must have a parent/carer/guardian agree to be a guarantor by which that person also agrees to:
- pay for the loss or damage to any item issued under the membership, while in the young member's use or possession,
- agree not to hold the library responsible for the suitability of items chosen by the young member,
- and accept responsibility for the young member’s use of the internet and Wi-Fi.
Children aged 10 and older may use a proxy membership form to take home for a guarantor to sign. The guarantor must provide suitable ID prior to the membership being issued.
If a person between the ages of 15 and 18 is living independently from their parents, they may obtain a Children and Youth Membership by presenting proof of ID and address, or an Australian government-issued Health Care Card.
Members under the age of 15 cannot borrow materials classified above MA15+.
This membership type provides access to everything we offer, including borrowing most physical and digital collection items, public computers and online resources.
A person under the age of 18 must have a parent/carer/guardian agree to be a guarantor by which that person also agrees to:
- pay for the loss or damage to any item issued under the membership, while in the young member's use or possession,
- agree not to hold the library responsible for the suitability of items chosen by the young member,
- and accept responsibility for the young member’s use of the internet and Wi-Fi.
Children aged 10 and older may use a proxy membership form to take home for a guarantor to sign. The guarantor must provide suitable ID prior to the membership being issued.
If a person between the ages of 15 and 18 is living independently from their parents, they may obtain a Children and Youth Membership by presenting proof of ID and address, or an Australian government-issued Health Care Card.
Members under the age of 15 cannot borrow materials classified above MA15+.
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Digital Membership
Any individual may apply for a digital membership by completing an online form without providing proof of ID or address, upon which that individual will be allocated a membership number that can be used to place holds and access some of our online collections and resources.
To borrow or use a library computer, this membership type must first be upgraded to a Partial, Child and Youth, or Adult Membership, subject to meeting the necessary ID requirements.
Any individual may apply for a digital membership by completing an online form without providing proof of ID or address, upon which that individual will be allocated a membership number that can be used to place holds and access some of our online collections and resources.
To borrow or use a library computer, this membership type must first be upgraded to a Partial, Child and Youth, or Adult Membership, subject to meeting the necessary ID requirements.
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Home Library Membership
Yarra Libraries provides a Home Library Service for residents of the City of Yarra who are unable to visit a library due to illness, frailty or disability, and have no one in their household able to visit on their behalf.
Home Library Membership may be permanent or temporary, as long as the person demonstrates a genuine need for the service.
Yarra Libraries provides a Home Library Service for residents of the City of Yarra who are unable to visit a library due to illness, frailty or disability, and have no one in their household able to visit on their behalf.
Home Library Membership may be permanent or temporary, as long as the person demonstrates a genuine need for the service.
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Organisational Membership
Any association, society, institution, business or agency located within the City of Yarra, or at the discretion of an Authorised Staff Member, is eligible for an Organisational Membership.
An Organisational Membership provides access to the library’s full range of services and resources and may be authorised for use by multiple people provided an individual agrees to act as guarantor and all subsequent users agree to follow our membership conditions.
To apply for an Organisational Membership, download and complete an application form, and bring it in to your nearest Yarra Libraries branch. More information on our Organisational Memberships page.
Any association, society, institution, business or agency located within the City of Yarra, or at the discretion of an Authorised Staff Member, is eligible for an Organisational Membership.
An Organisational Membership provides access to the library’s full range of services and resources and may be authorised for use by multiple people provided an individual agrees to act as guarantor and all subsequent users agree to follow our membership conditions.
To apply for an Organisational Membership, download and complete an application form, and bring it in to your nearest Yarra Libraries branch. More information on our Organisational Memberships page.
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Partial Membership
This membership type provides access to everything we offer, limited to two item loans at a time, or other conditions as determined by the Manager.
Individuals above the age of 15, with proof of ID but without proof of address, are eligible for partial membership.
This includes interstate and international visitors.
This membership type provides access to everything we offer, limited to two item loans at a time, or other conditions as determined by the Manager.
Individuals above the age of 15, with proof of ID but without proof of address, are eligible for partial membership.
This includes interstate and international visitors.
Getting a PIN number
Your 4 digit number PIN provides an extra level of security when using your library card, and is chosen by you when you sign up. You are able to change your PIN at any time by logging into your account via the catalogue. If you cannot remember your PIN, please call 1300 695 427 or email us at [email protected]
Getting a PIN number
Your 4 digit number PIN provides an extra level of security when using your library card, and is chosen by you when you sign up. You are able to change your PIN at any time by logging into your account via the catalogue. If you cannot remember your PIN, please call 1300 695 427 or email us at [email protected]