Join the library
It is free to join the library. You can sign up for membership in person, online or by completing an Active library and leisure card application form.
Join in person
You can join by visiting any South Gloucestershire library. You will need to bring with you identification showing your name and address.
Examples of identification include:
- a UK driving licence
- utility bill within the last three months
- bank or credit card statement within last three months
- other forms of identification may be also accepted
Children and teenagers
If you are under 16 years old, we will need a parent or guardian’s signature.
Join online
You can join online via the LibrariesWest website. LibrariesWest is a partnership between the library services of 7 councils in the South West.
When you join you will get an online membership number and PIN.
You will have access to online resources such as eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines straight away.
You will need to pick up your library card from a South Gloucestershire library to borrow and reserve items and use other library services.
You should take identification with you when you pick up your new card.
View the LibrariesWest privacy policy to find out what information is collected when you sign up to the library service.
Active library and leisure card
You can apply directly for an Active library and leisure card. This gives you access to both library and leisure facilities in South Gloucestershire.
Complete an online application form and collect your Active library and leisure card from your selected library during staffed hours. You will then have full access to library services online and in our libraries.
Find out more about leisure facilities and membership options on the Active Lifestyle Centres website.