Joining and Loans

Your Library card

Library membership is free. Your library card is your key to the resources available at Latrobe City Library. Anyone, any age, from baby to centenarian, can join the library (Please note: people under 16 need the signature of their parent or guardian).

All you need is to visit the library with 2 pieces of written identification, one of which shows your current home address.

To Borrow

As a member, you can borrow up to 12 items at any one time.

You can borrow at and return items to any branch of the Latrobe City Library Service with loan periods as follows :

• Books and magazines - 3 week loan
• Videos and CDs - 1 week loan
  
  

Placing Holds

You can have up to 10 books, magazines, DVDs or CDs reserved or on hold at any one time. When these item/s arrive at your designated pickup library, you will be notified by email or letter that the items are available for you to borrow. You have 10 days to pick them up.

Returning Items

You can return books to any branch of the Latrobe City Library. We would appreciate it if you would return your books and other library items as soon as you have finished with them, as others may be waiting to use them. Since you are the only one who can use your library card, you are responsible for the timely return of items borrowed.

At Moe, Morwell and Traralgon, the items will be checked off your library record immediately.  Because Churchill branch is on a different computer system, it may take several days for your borrowing account to be updated. This delay will stretch during school holidays when Churchill Library is closed.

After-hours Return bins

All branches have after-hours return bins for you to use when the libraries are closed.  Place the items in the bin, and check that they have deposited correctly before you go.

Videos and CDs should be placed in closed plastic bags if you are using the afterhours bin.

Overdue fines

Overdue fines are charged, so please return items by the date due. Charges will be made for lost or damaged items. Click here to see the Library's Fees and Fines for details.

Renewing loans

You may renew most library materials once, provided the items are not reserved for another patron or the items are not overdue.

Renew materials in person, by phoning your local branch or Renew Online. Please note that overdue materials cannot be renewed by phone.

Phone Renewals: When you telephone, provide us with: your name and your library card barcode number.