Information about becoming a member of Auckland Libraries.
Am I entitled to free membership?
How do I become a member?
Under 18?
Live outside the Auckland Council region?
What are the benefits of joining the library?
What are my responsibilities as a member?
Am I entitled to free membership?
If you live or pay rates in the Auckland Council region, you are entitled to free membership at our libraries.
Businesses in the Auckland Council region may apply for a business membership.
If you have an active library card from any of the former library systems – Auckland City, North Shore, Manukau, Waitakere, Rodney, Franklin or Papakura – your card will now give you access to membership at any of the 55 branches of Auckland Libraries. You do not need to re-apply.
Non-resident students at schools within the Auckland Council region are entitled to free membership until their 18th birthday.
How do I become a member?
You will need to fill out a membership form – either 
online, or at any of our 55 libraries.
You will then need to bring in two forms of identification to activate your account:
- Photo ID e.g. your passport, driver's license or an 18+ card
- Proof of address e.g. mail posted to your residential address (not your P.O. Box) in the Auckland Council region, such as a rates demand, rent/tenancy agreement, bank/credit card statement, or a business account/invoice.
If you are applying for membership for a resthome, school or pre-school, or you require special access due to age or permanent disability, please contact your local library for more information. Find out more about the membership types available.
Under 18 ?
- If you are under 18, you will also need your parent, guardian, or homestay host or agent with you when you enrol. Your parent/guardian will need to provide identification and proof of address. In signing as guarantor, your parent/guardian is accepting responsibility for any charges incurred on that card.
- Non-resident students attending schools in the Auckland Council region will need to bring proof of school attendance, such as a student ID card.