If you live, work or study in Westmorland and Furness you can apply for a free library membership.
What a membership includes
A library membership allows you to:
- access all libraries in Cumbria
- search and reserve items for collection
- use computer, printing and scanning facilities
- access our online catalogue of eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines
How to join and gain full library membership
Visit your local library to apply.
If you’re aged 17 or over, you will need to provide identification to prove your name and current address, For example, your passport and a utility bill.
If you are under 17, you will not have to provide identification.
If you do not live in Cumbria but you work here, you will need to provide evidence of your employment, such as a payslip or work contract.
The library staff will register you with full membership and give you:
- your library card
- a PIN number or password
- details of what your library membership includes
Setting up your online only membership
If you only want to access the online catalogue, then you can set up an online only membership. This is free of charge.
Set up an online only membership
Contact details
If you need any further assistance, use our library directory so your local library staff can assist you with joining or to answer any questions.