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dlr Libraries membership conditions
dlr Libraries are open to everyone. We welcome visitors to browse our collections, view exhibitions or attend library events. To borrow material, use a PC or access our online resources, you need to become a member. Joining the library is free.
You may become a member by registering online or at your local library. You will need to show proof of your name and address at the library. Bring photo ID plus one document showing your current address (eg utility bill, driver’s licence). Any utility bills, etc that you offer as ID will need to have been issued in the last 6 months. Those in temporary accommodation or with no fixed address will need to mention this to library staff when joining and show photo ID.
Membership for children and young adults
You can join at any age but children and young people under the age of 18 must get the permission of a guarantor (parent or guardian) to join the library. Parents/guardians are responsible for their children in the library, and for their children’s selections and use of library materials and services, including access to the Internet and online resources. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 8 years at all times.
Guarantors are required to bring current proof of their address and must accompany new members to the library when registering or collecting new library cards.
Guarantors are responsible for the conduct in the library of those they have guaranteed and any charges they may incur.
Guarantors must review the membership conditions on this page before agreeing to accept and proceed to the membership form.
Main membership categories
Adult - can borrow items from all library collections and use Internet services
Child (under 12) - can borrow items from children’s library, DVDs up to PG rating and use children’s Internet services*
Young Adult 12-14 – can borrow items from children’s and young adult libraries, DVDs up to 12 rating and use children’s Internet services*
Young Adult 15-17 – can borrow items from children’s, young adult and adult libraries, DVDs up to 15 rating and use Internet services
*Availability of children’s Internet PCs varies – please check with your local branch.
Library members can borrow up to 12 items for three weeks. This includes books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and games (there is a limit of 2 computer games at a time). Items borrowed can be returned to any public library in the Republic of Ireland.
PIN
A PIN will be issued with your card on joining the library. This number will be required to use our online services, Internet PCs and WiFi.
You can reset your PIN online at https://dlr.spydus.ie
It is your responsibility to ensure that your PIN is not shared with anyone else, written on your library card or anywhere that would compromise the security of the PIN.
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 membership details or if you lose your card.
You can renew your membership annually.
Please click here for information on the range of services that are on offer at your library.
Access to the Internet in the library is subject to our Internet access policy at https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/using-your-library/policies-and-publications.
You must at all times observe our code of conduct while using library facilities (see https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/using-your-library/policies-and-publications).
You must comply with the conditions of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000.
The purpose for which your data will be held on the library management system and its use by the library service is described in the Data Protection Privacy Statements of Libraries Ireland and dlr Libraries at https://libraries.dlrcoco.ie/using-your-library/policies-and-publications.
Acceptance
Click the button below to accept the membership conditions and proceed to the registration form.