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If you want to borrow items from Croydon Libraries, you will need to join the library. It is free to join, and you can do this if you live, work or study in Croydon.

To access our full range of services you will need a permanent membership card by visiting your local library with the relevant documents outlined below.

As part of The Libraries Consortium, you can use your card in any of the 23 boroughs that make up the consortium, giving you access to over 7 million titles.

•    You can borrow up to 25 items
•    Items are loaned for a 3 week period
•    Return your items on time or renew them within this time to avoid paying overdue charges
•    Items returned late or renewed after the due date will incur overdue charges
•    There is a small charge to borrow audiobooks on CD
•    If your local library doesn't have the book you’re looking for, you can reserve it for free if it is available within the Consortium. You can reserve up to 20 items at any one time.

Children’s items borrowed with a children’s library card do not incur overdue charges, but we would still like you to renew them or return them on time.

If you are aged 16 or over
To join the library, take one piece of ID with your name on it to any Croydon library, for example a driving licence or bank card. 
You will be issued with a membership card and asked to sign it. By signing your membership card, you are agreeing to abide by the byelaws of Croydon libraries

Teen library card for ages 12 to 15
To join the library, your parent or carer must show one piece of ID with their name on it, such as a driving licence or bank card, and they must sign your library card.
If your parent or carer is not with you, we will give you a form to take home for them to sign and return.
Parents or carers must also complete a permission form if you want to use the library computers.

Library cards for under 12s
No-one is too young to join the library. All libraries have a range of books and activities for children and young people.
Your parent or carer must show one piece of ID with their name on it, such as a driving licence or bank card, and they must sign your library card.
Your parent or carer will be responsible for all items borrowed on your membership card and for any charges you incur.