Join the Library
Joining the libraryAll branches of Kerry Library are open to everyone. You do not need to be a member to visit the library, read books, newspapers or magazines, to use the study areas and public PCs or access the WiFi, to visit exhibitions or attend library events. However, you need to be a member to borrow books and other items.
Library Membership is open to everyone on completion of an application form, all you need is ID and proof of address. Membership is completely free. Members are issued with a library card and a PIN. The library card barcode and PIN are used for logging into your online account and accessing the WiFi. Library cards can be used in any public library in Ireland. Borrowed items can also be returned to any public library.
You can join the library online, and request one item but you will need to call into a library to collect your card. Bring your ID and proof of address with you.
Members can borrow up to 12 items at a time for a period of three weeks. Loans can be extended online, by phone, or by visiting a library in person. Fines on all overdue items are changed at 5c per item, per day. Members also have access to ebooks through the BorrowBox app, where you can borrow up to five ebooks and 5 audio ebooks at a time.
Services available at your local library
Library Membership is open to everyone on completion of an application form, all you need is ID and proof of address. Membership is completely free. Members are issued with a library card and a PIN. The library card barcode and PIN are used for logging into your online account and accessing the WiFi. Library cards can be used in any public library in Ireland. Borrowed items can also be returned to any public library.
You can join the library online, and request one item but you will need to call into a library to collect your card. Bring your ID and proof of address with you.
Members can borrow up to 12 items at a time for a period of three weeks. Loans can be extended online, by phone, or by visiting a library in person. Fines on all overdue items are changed at 5c per item, per day. Members also have access to ebooks through the BorrowBox app, where you can borrow up to five ebooks and 5 audio ebooks at a time.
Services available at your local library
- Adult & children’s books.
- Audio books, large print books and DVDs.
- Daily newspapers, local papers, magazines.
- Library activities programmes.
- Reading groups and literacy supports.
- Local studies and archives.
- Book club collections.
- Block loans and classrooms novels for schools.
- Internet, WiFi, printing, scanning, photocopying. Dedicated study spaces and power points for laptop use.
- Online catalogue and book renewal.
- National and International newspapers online.
- Irish Newspaper Archive, which features several Kerry newspapers.
- Ebooks, audio ebooks, and digital magazines.
- Language courses and online training.
- National requests.
- Always bring you library card to borrow books, and to use the computer and WiFi facilities.
- Register at one branch or mobile library only. Your library card may be used in any branch of Kerry Library, and all other public libraries in Ireland.
- The library is not responsible for personal belongings.
- Persons using the library must not behave in a manner that adversely affects other users and library staff.
- Children should not be left unsupervised in the library.
- Please switch mobile phones to silent during your visit to the library.
