Borrowing

What you can borrow

Renewals

Reservations

Request a purchase or inter library loan


What you can borrow

Library items may be borrowed for the following periods of time.

MATERIAL MAXIMUM ITEMS LOAN PERIOD
Books 30 3 weeks with 2 renewals
Magazines 10 3 weeks with 2 renewals
Audio 10 3 weeks with 2 renewals
DVDs 10 3 weeks with 2 renewals
Ready Reads ---- 3 weeks with no renewals
Fast Reads/Flix (per item type) 5 1 week with no renewals
eResources
Loan periods vary

You'll need to bring your library card with you to borrow.


Renewals

Not ready to return your items? You can renew your borrowed items on two separate occasions, for three weeks at a time, unless another member has reserved the item. Make sure you renew before the due date, otherwise overdue fines may apply.

Renew online

  1. Log into member services using your library card number and password (your date of birth in 'ddmmyy' format)
  2. Tick the boxes next to the items you want to renew
  3. Press the 'Submit' button
  4. The updated due date will then be displayed next to each item

Other options

Call us on 9391 7100 or visit us in person. Renewals can be made via our self-check machines or a library staff member can assist.

FINES FOR OVERDUE ITEMS - PER DAY (GST EXEMPT)

  • Adults - $0.35
  • Seniors/Pensioners and Children - $0.35
  • Maximum charge per item - $15.00
  • Fast Reads/Flix service - $1.00
  • Fast Reads/Flix maximum charge per item - $25.00

Reservations

If the item you'd like is already loaned by someone else, it is possible to reserve this item. 

Reserve online

  1. Search for the item in the catalogue
  2. Select the item you require from the search results
  3. Click the 'Reserve' button  Note: If the item is available, place a reserve and the library will put it on hold for free.
  4. Enter your User ID (your library card number) and Password (default password is your date of birth ddmmyyyy) and click 'Login'.
  5. Click 'Proceed' button to confirm the reservation. 

     

Other options

Call us on 9391 7100 or visit us in person.

Fees

Reservation fees are non-refundable. Please pay on your next visit.

RESERVATION FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)

  • Adults - $3.50
  • Seniors, Pensioners and Children - $1.80

You can now pay online for library services.

 


Can't find what you're looking for?

Members can request materials that are not available in our collection through an inter library loan from other public libraries, universities, or specialist libraries.

We welcome your suggestions for items to purchase and add to our library collection. All requests are considered within our Collection Development Guidelines.