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Find out how you can become a member, learn about the benefits of joining and read our membership conditions.


How to become a member

Membership of Darebin Libraries is free! Find out how you can join online, in person or sign up for an organisational membership.

Benefits of joining

Learn about the wide range of free services and resources you can access when you become a Darebin Libraries member.

Borrowing, renewing and returning

Find out about borrowing, renewing and returning items with your Darebin Libraries membership.

Overdue, lost and damaged items

Information about overdue, lost and damaged books; charges that may apply; and what to do if you're experiencing financial difficulty.

Reservations and requests

Find out how you can reserve items that are on loan or at one of our other library branches, and request items that you can't find in our catalogue.

Darebin Libraries app

The Darebin Libraries app can make your library experience easier and more enjoyable. Learn the benefits of using and where to download the app.

Membership Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about our library service? Read our Frequently Asked Questions and you may find the answer.

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Your Library

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  • Your free membership
  • Strategy and guidelines
  • Contact us
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Services

  • Library services
  • Computers
  • Book a space
  • Accessibility

Recommendations

  • Reading ideas
  • Kids resources
  • Youth resources
  • Darebin Deadly Reads
  • Climate change and action
  • Lifelong learning
  • Resources in community languages
  • Darebin Heritage
  • Northcote Leader archive

Digital Library

  • eBooks, eAudiobooks and eComics
  • Video streaming
  • Magazines, newspapers and journals
  • Kids digital resources
  • Learn English and other languages
  • Encyclopedias and reference

Darebin Libraries

1300 655 355

contact_us@darebin.vic.gov.au

Our libraries stand on
Wurundjeri Country

266 Gower Street, Preston, VIC 3072
PO Box 257, Preston, VIC 3072

ABN 75 815 980 522

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The City of Darebin acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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