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Become a library member

Becoming a member

Membership of the library service is free to all residents of Oldham. There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 13 years require a guarantor added to their account and permission from their parent or guardian.

Register online

You may join the library online by clicking on the button below after you have read and accepted the membership conditions. Your membership card will be posted to the address you provide on the online membership application form.

Conditions of membership

  • To borrow items you must present your library membership card or use your library membership number and PIN.
  • Books can be borrowed for three weeks at a time.
  • You may borrow up to twelve items on your card. These can be borrowed from and returned to any branch of the Library Service.
  • Items may be renewed up to seven times at any branch or the online catalogue. Staff are happy to renew items over the telephone during opening hours, please have your library card number on hand. If a reservation has been placed on an item you have on loan a renewal is not permitted.
  • Items may be returned at any Oldham Libraries branch.  
  • Your membership may be suspended if you have overdue items and outstanding charges.
  • Overdue notices are a courtesy reminder for your convenience.
  • A reservation service is available for those items which are on loan or available at another branch. You can place your own reservations for most items via the public access catalogues at our branches or through the Library Service online catalogue.
  • All costs incurred by the Library due to items lost or damaged whilst in your care must be reimbursed.
  • Lost item (including membership card charges and books) are non-refundable.
  • If you change your address or name please notify us as soon as you can.
  • Please report lost cards to the library immediately. You will be held responsible for any items borrowed before the loss is reported.
  • Membership details are confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties.

Acceptance

Click the button below to accept these conditions and proceed to the registration form (you must be 18 or over to join online).

I Accept