LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP 

Library Membership is FREE!

We have several different types of membership available, depending on if you are a resident of the Shire of Carnarvon or simply making our town a temporary adventure on a journey along the Coral Coast.

You can read our Terms & Conditions that apply to library members. Please contact the library by e-mail if you have any questions about joining the library.
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Full Membership

Full Membership is available for permanent / long-term Carnarvon residents and WA Public Library Members and requires the following:

  • Proof or current residential address with two forms of ID.  This can be provided as follows: Photo ID such as a driver's license, plus a utilities account, rates account or rental agreement.
  • If under the age of 18 years of age, a parent or guardian signature is required.

    Borrowing limits: Twelve (12) items (maximum 4 DVDs)

    Visitor Membership

    A Visitor Membership is available for short-term Carnarvon residents and non-WA Public Library members and requires the following:

    • Proof of a temporary address in Carnarvon.
    • Proof of a permanent residential address.

    Borrowing limits: Two (2) items

    Temporary Membership (Online)

    With a online temporary membership you can:

    • borrow e-resources only for three (3) months.
    • You must be 16 years or older to apply. If under the age of 18 years of age, a parent or guardian signature is required.
    • To borrow physical items or extend your membership past three months, you must come into the Library and provide proof of your current address. This will convert your temporary online membership to a full membership and you will be provided with a Library card.
    • To join the Library online, please read the Terms & Conditions and complete the Online Membership Form

    Educator / Organisation Membership

    Are you a schoolteacher who wants to borrow for teaching purposes, a home educator hoping to borrow items for a longer period, or want to borrow something for work purposes rather than using your personal library membership? Whatever the situation, come in and talk to us because you may qualify for a Educator / Organisation membership. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.

    Station Membership

    Individuals and families living on remote stations/properties within the Shire of Carnarvon can apply for a station membership.

    Regular selections of books, DVDs and magazines are delivered to families; staff select items on behalf of families based on their preferences.  Outreach deliveries are made possible courtesy of the regional courier service providers. 

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    Lost and Damaged Items

    • Lost and/or damaged Library items will incur a replacement cost. Until items are returned or the replacement cost settled, your borrowing privileges will be suspended.
    • If you find a lost item and the item is still in good condition, simply return it and all charges will be removed and you will be able to borrow again.
    • If you pay for a lost item, keep your receipt and if the item is found in 3 months and is in good condition, you can receive a refund.

    Privacy and Security

    • Library patrons are required to comply with Membership Terms and Conditions and those associated with accessing e-resources, WIFI and online databases (add in links to each.
    • Comply with conditions of the Copyright Act 1968.
    • Keep their membership card and pin number details secure.
    • Any persons attending the Library must behave in a responsible and considerate manner. People behaving in an inappropriate or disorderly manner will be asked to leave the Library and may have their membership suspended.
    • The Library will only collect personal information from you which is needed in order to provide Library services. This information is available only to relevant staff, used for the purposes for which it was collected and kept only so long as it is absolutely required.

    • The Shire will not disclose this information to other parties other than in accordance with legislation.  For more details, please view the Shire of Carnarvon Privacy Statement

    Revisions

    Library Services Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice.