We have made it really easy for you to join the library – there are no forms to fill in, just give us your details when you come to the library, or if you prefer, fill in our application form, email it to us, and we will post you your library card.
Join online!
Your library PIN
Lost your PIN?
Join online!
Just download the form on this page, fill it in, save it (in the same format), then email it to jointhelibrary@poole.gov.uk . We will set up a library account for you, email your library card number and PIN to you, and post your library card to your address. If you have not received it within 5 working days, please email jointhelibrary@poole.gov.uk and tell us.
If you prefer, you can print off the form, fill it in by hand and drop it at one of our libraries. Handy tip: if you are joining a whole family, you can type the address and other details first and print off the number you require - just fill in the names by hand.
Alternatively, just call at a library and tell us your details without any form-filling.
Whichever way you join, no proof of address is required. You can use your library card at any library in Poole. When you sign on the back, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions (to see them, look at the 'Downloads' section on the right).
You will be able to borrow up to 10 items. You can also use the library computers free of charge.
Once you have your library card number you can access free online resources such as Encyclopaedia Britannica, Credo Reference, the Times Digital Archive or Newsbank at home or in the office. When asked, just enter your library card number. These are resources you would normally have to pay for, but which we have purchased for you to use.
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Your library PIN
When you join we give you a PIN which you will need together with your library card number to access extra library services from any computer.
You can:
renew online - You should click on 'My account' before entering your card number. Only free items such as books need to be renewed - no need to tell us about music or films you have borrowed - just pay for the extra period when you bring them back, if they are late.
reserve items you have found on the library catalogue
view what you have on loan
change your PIN (login under 'my account' then click on 'change your PIN')
Use the library computers for free
Lost your PIN?
If you are already a member, but do not have a PIN, please ask a member of staff, or email us quoting your name, address, library card number and date of birth and we will give it to you.
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