It's free!
Only full library members can borrow items to take home, reserve items using the Library catalogue and use our online information resources from home or anywhere via the internet.
Full library membership
Full library membership is open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Northamptonshire.
To join, please visit your most convenient
library.
- If you are
over 18, you will not be required to bring proof of identification
- If you are
under 18, you must have a parent or guardian present
Find your nearest library
Full library members can:
- Borrow 20 items for 3 weeks from all Northamptonshire libraries
(Maximum of 3 DVDs loaned for 1 week)
- reserve items using the Library Catalogue and online resources
- download for free: e-books, e-audiobooks, e-newspapers and e-magazines
- free access to premium online subscription websites such as encyclopaedias and newspaper archives through our online reference section.
Virtual library membership
If you wish to access e-books, e-audiobooks, e-newspapers and e-magazines, and also every resource in our online reference section, without becoming a full library member, you can become a Virtual library member.
To become a Virtual library member, you must:
- live, work or study in Northamptonshire
- be aged 16 or over
- have a personal email address
How to apply
Sign up for Virtual library membership
Once we have processed your form, your membership number will then be emailed to you.