Membership
Becoming a Library member is easy
1: Head on down to the library on 41 Peko Road, next to Council chambers.
2: Make sure you have photo ID and proof of residency or security deposit for Temporary memberships
3: Request and fill out the membership application at the service desk
4: Wait a few minutes for your application to be processed
5: Find a great book or movie.
6: Borrow the item
Membership types:
Local Resident (living within the Barkly Region Local Government Area)
Residents of the Barkly Region can become a library member for FREE. You just need to provide photo ID, along with proof of residency at a local address such as a Drivers License, a Tenancy Agreement, a concession card or a Power and Water bill.
A local resident member has a borrowing limit of 15 items.
Temporary
For visitors, we can set up a Temporary membership. Simply submit your application with a security deposit of $50.00 cash* in lieu of the proof of residency. And don’t worry. Once you bring everything back in good condition before you leave, we’ll refund your deposit
A temporary member has a borrowing limit of 5 items
*Please note that the library is not equipped to accept EFT or cheque payments. The $50.00 security deposit must be provided in cash only, allowing for a quick and easy refund.
Membership Benefits:
Library Members have access to additional benefits, including:
o Fiction, Non-Fiction, Large Print and Picture books
o Comics & Graphic Novels
o Movies and TV Series
o Audiobooks
o Magazines
- Use high-speed internet while inside the library for free (options of PCs or Wi-Fi)
- Access member-only online resources such as BorrowBox, where eBooks, audiobooks, and ePress(Magazines) are available.
- Use your membership card in nearly any public library in the NT
Loan Periods:
6 weeks = Books, Audio Books and magazines
1 Week = DVDs
For more information about becoming a member, contact the library on 08 8962 0094.