Join the library
It is free to join the library. You can sign up for membership in person or online via the LibrariesWest website.
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.