Libraries and leisure

Joining the library

Anyone can use the library for studying and for information. You need to join the library if you wish to borrow books and any other items.

Can I join?
Any UK resident may join the library, and it is free.

How do I become a member?

• Apply for membership online – just click on the link on the right and complete the application form. Your membership card will be sent to you by post.
• Visit any public library in Hertfordshire and complete an application form. You will need to show one form of identification that shows your name and current address, such as a bank statement, rent book, driving licence, utility bill.
  Please note photocopies are not accepted.

Can children join the library?
We welcome children of any age. If your child is under 16 you will need to take proof of your name and current address with you to the library, and fill in a form on his/her behalf. You will be asked to sign the form as a guarantor and you will be responsible for items borrowed on that card. No additional ID is required for the child.

How many items can I borrow and for how long?
You can borrow up to 12 items on your membership card. Books, audio books, and most language courses are loaned for three weeks. Videos and CDs are hired for one week.

Can I use my membership card in other libraries?
You can borrow items from any public library in Hertfordshire. Items can be returned to any library in the county except the mobile and trailer libraries.

What do I do if I lose my membership card?
Please let us know as soon as possible if it is lost or stolen.

Library byelaws.
Rules for the membership and use of Hertfordshire libraries are contained in the library byelaws. Please click on the link below for further details.