Joining

Everyone is welcome to join the library and it’s free!

• Visit your local library and a member of staff will help you to complete an application form. You will need to supply proof of name and address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, bank statement or letter from an official authority/organisation. Under 13s will need someone over 18 to sign their form

• You may also join online

Once you receive your library card you can:

• Borrow books or talking books from any library in Walsall

• Get free access to computers and the internet

• Access information for study, hobbies and leisure activities

• Access online resources 24 hours per day

Borrowing

• Up to 15 items at a time

• Most books and CDs are loaned for 4 weeks

• View our current fees and charges

Renewing

• If you do not return items on time, you may be charged a small fine

• If you have a PIN you may renew your items online

• You can set a PIN online if you have an email address registered on your account or visit your local library to set one.

• Items in demand, and other special loans may not always be renewable

Reserving items

• A reservation service is available at all libraries