Join the library for free

Joining the library service is free and easy. It gives you access to:

  • Books and DVDs
  • E-Books and E-Audio
  • E-Newspapers and Magazines
  • Online resources
  • Library computers

Joining can be done online or in person in any of Bradford’s libraries.

Join online

Join online

Completing the registration form will give you a temporary membership number and you will be able to:

  • Search the library catalogue immediately, however you will need a permanent library card to borrow items.
  • Access E-books, E-audio, via BorrowBox

Take your temporary registration number into your local library if you want to:

  • Collect your library card
  • Take advantage of the full range of library services.

Please note: You will need to bring some identification with your name and address on it, such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill.

Join at the library

Pop along to your local library, fill in a form and you will be given your library card.

You will need to bring some identification with your name and address on it, such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill.

Lost library card or reactivate account

You will need to come into a library to get a replacement card or to reactivate your account.

You must bring identification with your name and address on it such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill.

There is a charge for replacing lost or damaged library cards.

  • Child - first replaced free - £1 for each subsequent replacement card.
  • Adult - £2
  • Senior citizen and Bradford Leisure Card - £1.50

Update your account details

Please contact the library to update your contact details. You must bring identification with your name and address on it such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill.

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