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Becoming a member of Kildare Library Service
It is FREE to join Kildare Library Service!
You can join at any age but children and young people under the age of 18 must get the permission of a parent or guardian to join the library.
Parents/guardians are responsible for their children in the library, for their children’s selections and use of library materials and services, including access to the Internet and eServices.
Join Online
If you join online, you will need to visit a library within 32 days and produce photographic identification (ID) (who you are) and proof of current address (where you live) to finalise your membership and get your library card.
When you join the library, you will get a library card and a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
You will need your library card to borrow items and you will need your PIN to use PCs, online services and reserve and renew items online.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your PIN is not shared with anyone else, written on your library card or stored anywhere that would compromise the safety of your PIN.
Children and young people under the age of 18 must have the permission of a parent/guardian to join the library and a parent/guardian must accept the terms and conditions of membership on their behalf. A parent/guardian should also complete the guarantor details section of the online registration form.
When a child or young person is eligible to change borrower category from a Child membership to a Young Adult (12–14), or a Young Adult (12–14) to a Young Adult (15–17) membership, parents/guardians must accept the terms and conditions of membership on their behalf.
Your Library Card
To collect your physical library card, please visit your nearest Kildare Library with photo ID (passport, driver's licence) and a proof of your address (e.g. gas bill, electricity bill). Parent/guardian should accompany children and those under 18 to give consent.
You will be introduced to all the various services we provide and staff will show you the layout of the library, if desired. Your library membership allows you to borrow and use other public library services anywhere in Ireland.
You can log into your library account online with your library card number and PIN. Here, you can renew items on loan, reserve items, view your loans history, saved lists, previous catalogue searches, etc. Your library card also provides access to a wide range of free library eServices.
Please note:
- Your library card is individual to you and may not be used by anyone else
- Bring your card to the library every time you visit
- You are asked to advise library staff as soon as possible of any changes in your membership details or if you lose your library card.
Annual Membership
Your library membership lasts for 12 months. You can renew your membership by contacting your local library or through your online account.
Library Notices
If you provide us with your email address and or mobile phone number when registering to join, you will receive:
- Courtesy emails/SMS about items on loan that are due to be returned
- Email/SMS that your library card is due to expire
- Email/SMS that a requested item is available for collection
Using the Library
- You may borrow 12 items for a period of 3 weeks. Some categories of library items may have a shorter loan period
- You can borrow and return items on our self service kiosks
- You can use the Kildare Library app to borrow and return items with your phone at selected branches
- You can borrow and return items at any public library in Ireland
- You can borrow 5 eBooks, 5 eAudiobooks and 100 ePress titles for 3 weeks
Adult Members
Adult members can access all library collections, services and can use the internet*.
Young Adult (15–17)#
Members aged 15-17 can access all library collections, DVDs up to 15 rating, and can use the Internet (with parental/guardian consent)*.
Young Adult (12–14)#
Members aged 12 – 14 can access the children’s and young adult collections, DVDs up to a 12 rating, and can Internet (with parental/guardian consent)*.
Children (under 12)#
Members aged under 12 can access the children’s library, DVDs up to a PG rating, and Internet (with parental/guardian consent)*.
Teacher Cards
Teachers can sign up for an 'Education' library card; this allows you to borrow up to 40 items for a loan period of 12 weeks (3 months approx.). These cards are available to staff working in registered pre-primary, primary, and secondary education institutions.
To apply, call into your local branch with photo ID and a letter from your institution confirming you work there and that you are applying for the card for use in the classroom.
Please note, this card can only be issued to staff working in educational institutions located in Co. Kildare.
You can also apply for a card to borrow items from our Toys, Technology and Training catalogue of assistive toys and equipment for classroom use—please contact your local Kildare library for more information.
* Internet access is subject to the Kildare Library Service internet access policy.
# When a child or young person is eligible to change borrower category from a Child membership to a Young Adult (12–14), or a Young Adult (12–14) to a Young Adult (15–17) membership, parents/guardians must accept the terms and conditions of membership on their behalf.
Renewing your Loans
You can renew items you have on loan online, in person or by telephone. Some items may be requested by other borrowers. Renewal may not be possible where another borrower has requested the item you have out or if you have renewed the item a maximum of 5 times.
Reserving Items
Using your library card and PIN, you can reserve items. You may place a maximum of 12 reserves. You may request items in other public libraries in Ireland. If what you want is not on the catalogue, you may request it and we will do our best to get it for you.
To view the privacy and data protection policy in relation to library membership, please read the National Shared Library Privacy Statement
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