Library Membership
Any person may use, on the premises, many of the materials and
services of Peterborough Libraries without obtaining a Library
membership.
We would encourage everyone to join in order to get the most
out of what the library has to offer.
Library Cards may be obtained at any Library location. You may
also use our online application
form
Library membership is:
- Required to borrow library materials and use library computers
- Free to residents of the City of Peterborough
- Free to residents outside of the Peterborough area if they can prove they live in a bordering county (Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire) or work/study in the Peterborough area
- Non-residents may obtain a temporary library membership that allows limited borrowing privileges and computer use
Peterborough Libraries will need you to bring two separate
documents. The following forms of identification are accepted to
obtain a library card:
- One showing your name and address
- One showing your signature.
Name and Signature
- Driving Licence
- Passport
- Bank or Credit Card
Name and Address
- Driving Licence
- Receipted bills for: Gas, Electricity, Water, Telephone Bank/Cheque Card
- Council Tax Instalment Book
- Bank Statement
- Medical Card
If the applicant is 16 and under a parent's address
identification may be accepted. The parent/ legal guardian accepts
responsibility for items borrowed.
Library Cards may be obtained at any Library location. You may
also use our on line application
form
Important Data Protection Information
PLEASE NOTE - Your details will be
deleted from our system under our Data Protection policy if
you do not borrow at least one item from the library per
year. Computer use does not constitute borrowing.