After signing up, you will be given a temporary number to bring into the library along with ID for personal identification. This just needs to be something with your name on it, e.g. a driver's license or passport, Super Gold card, School ID, or bank card.
If you are under 18, you will need to be accompanied by a guarantor (someone over the age of 18) who must also supply personal ID. If you do not have a guarantor you will be offered a temporary membership instead.
What if I'm just visiting?
If you are in Nelson temporarily or on holiday for four weeks or more, you are welcome to join our libraries as a temporary member. It is free to join, but you are only allowed two items at any one time. The membership will expire after three months, and you must supply personal identification.
What if I’m visiting for less than 4 weeks?
- You have access to our free Wi-Fi
- You can buy our cancelled books off our book sale trolley
- You are welcome to read our books and magazines in the library, during opening hours
Conditions of Membership
As a library member or as a guarantor, I agree to:
- Ensure that all items borrowed from the library are returned by the due date and in good condition
- Notify change of address and card loss immediately
- Pay upon demand all overdue, damage or replacement charges incurred
- Allow my personal information to be used in accordance with Nelson Public Libraries’ Privacy Statement
- Comply with Nelson Public Libraries Copyright Policy
